Statewide Pharmacy Manager - Supply Chain (530906)

The Role:

Establish and implement a consistent approach to the delivery of imprest and medication supply services across the State, supported by an evidence-based policy framework. Balance the need to achieve consistency with the requirement to support regional objectives of the hospital. 

Establish and monitor metrics for the performance of the Medicines Supply Chain service, including maintenance of the Tasmanian Health Service minimum stockholding as set based on strategic priorities. Initiate practice change projects to address performance, and provide reports to the Executive Director, Statewide Hospital Pharmacy.

Provide high-level oversight of medicine supply chain activities undertaken within Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, including proactively identifying opportunities to contribute to patient care, and research by undertaking needs analysis, upskilling, process redesign, and partnerships with internal and external organisations.

1.  Extensive experience leading the delivery contemporary pharmacy services in a range of activities, preferably in a hospital setting, including demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, clinical risk management, clinical standards, relevant legislation, research and ethics.
2. Extensive high-level experience in the development and management of procedures relating to purchasing, warehousing, goods movements, logistics and occupational health and safety issues for a large, interdisciplinary organisation.
3. Detailed expert knowledge of Commonwealth and State medication and pharmacy related funding systems, practice standards and legislation.
4. Demonstrated leadership, management, analytical, and problem-solving skills including experience in developing and implementing policies and procedures for a broad range of health professionals. An understanding of Pharmacoeconomics and cost-effectiveness, as well as procurement principles and financial management practices as they apply to public hospital medication management.
5. Demonstrated high-level strategic, conceptual, analytical, and creative skills and the ability to understand the political, social, and organisational environment in which pharmacy services operate.
6. Demonstrated communication, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills and the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy provides clinical pharmacy services to a number of wards at each public hospital (including ICU, paediatrics, rehabilitation, palliative care, oncology, mental health, general medical and surgical wards). It also provides a number of other services including the manufacturing of aseptic and non-aseptic products, chemotherapy preparation, clinical trials, outpatient dispensing, therapeutic drug monitoring and educational in-services.

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy actively promotes improved medication safety and equity of access to pharmacy services. Our career opportunities offer progression and ongoing training, alongside like-minded people striving for quality improvement in a rewarding environment.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment:

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$139,492 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages