Director, Pharmacy Services

Location

Kelowna, BC | Canada

Job description

Position Summary
Who are we looking for :

Are you looking for a new and rewarding senior leadership challenge in healthcare? Interior Health has an exciting opportunity for Director Pharmacy Services. We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live, work and play. Relocation allowance will be provided, apply today to join our amazing team.

Some of the benefits of joining Interior Health :

• An attractive remuneration package
• Excellent career prospects
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Work-life balance
• Relocation Allowance

How will you create an impact :

The Director, Pharmacy Services is responsible and accountable for clinical leadership and operational management of Pharmacy Services in the assigned geographic area. The Director is also responsible for assigned strategic initiatives throughout Interior Health (IH) in accordance with Pharmacy goals and direction. As a member of the Pharmacy management team, the Director will plan, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and monitor Pharmacy Services based on patient care and organizational needs. In consultation with leadership teams and other partners, the Director participates in the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, standards, policies, and procedures. The Director provides recommendations, advice, and council to clinical, administrative, and medical leaders regarding appropriate and safe medication management.

Working with other IH pharmacy leaders, the Director participates on and chairs internal and external committees related to Pharmacy Services, professional practice, medication safety, drug distribution, and other related pharmacy topics.

In alignment with IH’s Occupational Health & Safety Program, maintain a healthy and safe work environment through complying with and implementing applicable Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, responding to requests from WSBC, identifying hazards and communicating risks, ensuring compliance with employee training, conducting effective incident investigations and implementing required corrective actions.

What will you work on :

• Manages and oversees Pharmacy Services by planning, coordinating, monitoring, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of Pharmacy Services based on the clinical and operational needs in assigned areas.

• Ensures pharmacy services are delivered effectively, efficiently, consistently, and according to established quality standards.

• Provides direction for prioritized clinical and drug distribution services for the geographic area of responsibility and ensures that pharmacy services comply with current legislation, professional standards, and organizational policies.

• Builds partnerships with external agencies including the provincial government, educational institutions, and other health authorities to deliver programs and services. Represents Interior Health in contract negotiations with external entities.

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures that support short- and long-term strategic plans.

• Leads quality improvement initiatives that promote appropriate, timely, and safe medication management. Participates in quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and occupational health and safety programs relating to Pharmacy Services.

• Collaborates with medical and clinical staff in developing responsive pharmacy patient care programs.
• Manages staff by recruiting, hiring, disciplining, and terminating staff as required. Provides mentoring and coaching to Professional Practice Leaders and Coordinators as required. Completes performance evaluations and prepares staff development and training plans.

• Participates in labour relations activities as required; interprets collective agreements and legislation in consultation with Human Resources.

• Prepares written proposals for program funding, capital investments, or quality improvement initiatives.

• Keeps abreast of advances in technologies related to pharmacy practice; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate.

• Manages financial resources by preparing the budget for approval, monitoring the budget, identifying variances, and taking corrective action required in order to maintain a balanced budget.

• Promotes and participates in quality improvement initiatives, risk management, and occupational health and safety programs for Pharmacy Services.

• Ensures statistics and reports are prepared and submitted as required.

• Represents IH Pharmacy Services on internal and external committees and IH planning groups.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience
• A Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy degree.
• A Master’s degree in Health, Public, or Business Administration or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Active license in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
• Ten years of recent, related pharmacy management experience in an acute healthcare setting that encompassed clinical services and advanced drug distribution systems.

LEADS Capabilities
Demonstrates all LEADS Capabilities, in particular:
• Leads Self/Cultural Agility - self-awareness, demonstrates character; noticing and adapting to cultural uniqueness to create a sense of safety for all.
• Engages Others/Empathy - fosters the development of others, communicates effectively, builds effective teams, listens with heart rather than reacting
• Achieves Results/Process Orientation - sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with vision, values & evidence, accepting that use of process orientation and a ‘good relationship’ are concrete deliverables.
• Develops Coalitions/Building a Trust-Based Relationship - builds partnerships & networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to customers & service, navigates socio-political environments, building personal relationships in addition to professional ones, participating in open exchanges of experiences and culture
• System Transformation/Credible Champion - demonstrates systems/critical thinking, strategically oriented to the future, champions & orchestrates change, remains self-aware and maintains effective relationships, shows courage and conviction in advocating for change for the betterment of Indigenous people.

Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to guide individuals toward the vision of IH and Pharmacy Services while fostering teamwork and commitment to excellence.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and support change in accordance with Pharmacy goals.
• Demonstrated ability to identify variances and implement strategies that lead to desired outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, plan, organize, manage, and supervise staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, medical staff, colleagues, patients, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, and manage projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions and time constraints.
• Applies problem-solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and system analysis skills.
• Hold a valid BC Driver’s License. Access to a personal car may be required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Together, we create great workplaces. Apply today!

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