Medical Officers of Health (MOHs) are specialist physicians with public health expertise responsible for protecting and promoting the health of Albertans.
With legislated responsibilities under the Public Health Act and Regulations, MOHs work to prevent and respond to public health threats, advance health equity, and create opportunities for all people living in Alberta to achieve optimal health.
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MOHs provide leadership and support to Provincial Population & Public Health and the five geographic Zone Public Health teams in identifying health needs and addressing current and emerging public health issues.
As clinical experts in public health and preventive medicine, MOHs direct responses to individual and population-level health issues, act as the voice of prevention within an integrated health system, and serve as medical consultants to physicians, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders.
MOHs work collaboratively with population and public health teams and partners to provide public health support to communities in Alberta, and prevention services across the continuum of health care delivery.
Responsibilities include: