Call for applicants for a medical review officer
Press Release
February 2, 2026
The Department of Health is searching for a review officer to appoint under the Medical Profession Act. The review officer must be a medical practitioner who is registered in Nunavut.
The review officer serves as the point of contact of any person who may file a complaint against a medical practitioner or registered medical student in Nunavut. Medical practitioners and registered medical students are also required to self-report to the review officer if they are incapable of practicing medicine or are unfit to practice medicine.
In handling complaints, the review officer may be responsible for:
- Dismissing complaints that do not amount to improper conduct.
- Referring matters to the fitness to practice committee.
- Appointing investigators.
- Recommending alternative dispute resolution.
- Referring matters to a board of inquiry.
An Honorarium is paid as per Directive 810, GN Financial Administration Manual.
For those interested in this opportunity, please submit a resume and a letter of interest by February 13, 2026, to Barbara Harvey, registrar with the Department of Health, at bharvey@gov.nu.ca. Please direct any questions to Ms. Harvey by email or by phone at 867-982-7655.
A copy of the Medical Profession Act can be provided on request.
Contact
Charmaine Deogracias
Manager of Communications
Department of Health
867-975-5712
Cdeogracias@gov.nu.ca
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