Appointment of Associate Medical Officer of Health

The Board of Health recommends the adoption of the following report (October 5, 1999) from the Medical Officer of Health:

Purpose:

To seek approval of the appointment of Dr. Lori Kiefer as Associate Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit.

Funding Sources:

None.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)Council appoint Dr. Lori Kiefer as Associate Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto Health Unit as outlined in this report. Such appointment is subject to approval by the provincial Minister of Health and Long Term Care; and

(2)authority be granted to introduce the necessary bill in Council to give effect to the above recommendation.

Background:

Toronto Public Health has an approved complement of seven physicians: the Medical Officer of Health (MOH), two Director-level Associate Officers of Health (AMOH), and four non-management medical specialists. Under the City of Toronto Act No. 2, City Council appoints the MOH and AMOH's; these appointments are subject to approval by the provincial Minister of Health and Long Term Care. All staff physicians require AMOH status in order to have signing authority under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

There has been considerable turnover in the physician complement over the past year due to divisional re-organization. Dr. Lori Kiefer recently joined the organization and requires permanent appointment as an Associate Medical Officer of Health.

Conclusion:

Changes in AMOH designations are being recommended in order to reflect physician turnover within Toronto Public Health. AMOH appointments are made by City Council and are subject to the approval of the provincial Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

Contact Name:

Dr. Sheela Basrur

Medical Officer of Health

Tel: 392-7402

Fax: 392-0713

  Respectfully submitted,

COUNCILLOR JOHN FILION,

Chair

Toronto, October 18, 1999

Trudy Perrin

Tel. (416) 392-8027