Health Services Management Officer

Overview

As a member of the military, previously known as Health Care Administration Officer, Health Services Management Officers provide leadership and management of health care services and delivery. They apply the principles and practices of healthcare administration, resource‑management organization, and operations for the Canadian Forces Health Services. Their primary responsibilities are to ensure that the health care system is managed effectively, that healthcare professionals are able to practice in a safe and efficient environment, and that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members receive high‑quality health care wherever they may be, in‑garrison, on a base or wing in Canada, or deployed on international or domestic operations.

Work Environment

Health Services Management Officers work in either operational units such as a Field Ambulance, the Field Hospital, aeromedical staging units, and area medical support units, or in static facilities such as ...