Manager, Pharmacy Operations (227537)
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Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Manager Pharmacy Operations (MPO) is responsible for all aspects of planning organizing and directing the staff on operational activities for within the assigned regions at the designated Island Health facilities and in collaboration with the other Pharmacy Managers ensures that organizational and departmental policies & procedures remain contemporary and operations are in compliance with them. Coordinates Pharmacy operational change needs to meet quality and safety requirements for the assigned facilities. The MPO is a key member of the Pharmacy leadership team. Responsibilities include strategic management of acute primary long-term care and community services in concert and alignment with the other pharmacy managers in achieving corporate goals embodying the principles of Seamless Care services for each patient resident and client. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for the planning delivery and evaluation of the systems and processes to optimize pharmacy operations such that full integration across all care & service needs from Acute to Community care are fully integrated.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Registration with the College of Pharmacists of BC an Accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency or equivalent post graduate training Post graduate level training/degree in business or health services administration membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Seven to ten years of progressive and relevant management and leadership experience in a complex acute health care system.
Skills And Abilities
- Understanding of Island Healths business principles and procedures.
- Well developed interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
- Effective meeting management skills.
- Supervisory or managerial experience and ability to provide team leadership.
- Knowledge and practice in effective problem solving techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of departments and technical operational and vendor staff.
- Ability to effectively work with and motivate individuals having different knowledge and skills as well as special interest groups.
- Ability to develop and deliver formal change management practices.
- Excellent presentation writing and communication skills.
- Excellent listening coaching group facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficient use of various change management tools applications and processes.
- Effective operation of computer software and peripheral equipment.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Requirements
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
