Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Please Quote Competition #165885-CB

Re-Energized                   Refocused                   Renewed 

Leading the way into building a public health system that will meet the needs of Nova Scotians--This is public health in Nova Scotia today.

Are you someone who is passionate about public health and the opportunity to really make a difference?  Do you get excited about having the opportunity to build and shape a new public health system for Nova Scotia?  Do you thrive on building relationships within a community, working together to provide only the best public health and population health initiatives?  If you answer yes to these questions, then we would like to invite you to read further…

After a comprehensive, external review of its public health system, the Province of Nova Scotia is now acting on the findings and recommendations of the report.  As Medical Officer of Health (MOH), you will join an interdisciplinary team that will lead the renewal of the public health system to promote and protect the health of all Nova Scotians. 

At the local level you are a dedicated expert advisor on the broad range of public health functions with primary responsibility for health protection as outlined in the Health Protection Act.  In this capacity you will provide expert assistance in developing, applying, and evaluating the local public health action plan.  In building relationships in the community, engaging with municipalities and school and community health boards, you will have the opportunity to lead and champion the implementation of public health and population health initiatives at the district level--to really make a difference for Nova Scotians.

At the provincial level, you are part of the Public Health Leadership team playing a lead role in planning and policy in Nova Scotia's renewed public health system.

If you are able to picture what is possible in public health and are someone with public health training, strong communication, relationship building and leadership skills and are passionate about promoting our shared vision of public health in Nova Scotia, we want to hear from you!

Successful candidates for the position of the Medical Officer of Health should be licensable by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia and have a fellowship in Community Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (or other acceptable specialty qualifications). Post-graduate training in public health with public health experience may also be considered.  Successful candidates will be encouraged to apply for joint appointments with Dalhousie and other Universities in Nova Scotia involved in the public health field.  

For more information as to this exciting opportunity, please contact:  Dr. Robert Strang Chief Public Health Officer at 902-424-5733 or email Robert.Strang@gov.ns.ca.

You can also view "The Renewal of Public Health in Nova Scotia: Building a Public Health System to Meet the Needs of Nova Scotians" at the following link:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/hpp/publichealth/content/renewal_public_health.htm

Salary Range:  $177,559 - $205,840

Closing Date:  Competition will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply for these positions please forward application and cover letter to:

Department of Health
Human Resources Division
P.O. Box 488
1690 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS  B3J 2R8
Fax: (902) 424-5667
E-Mail: HEALTHhr@gov.ns.ca (Please quote competition number in subject line)

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all levels, of the people of Nova Scotia. We are a progressive workplace and welcome applications from Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians, persons with disabilities, other racially visible persons, and women in under-represented or non-traditional occupations.  All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.