Clinical Advisor, Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement Program

Clinical Advisor, Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement ProgramClinical Advisor, Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement Program

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Safer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care.

About The Role

The Clinical Advisor, Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement Program will be responsible for clinical leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of the initiative to deliver the statewide medicines formulary.

This function may be job shared to ensure diversification of clinical leadership.

The Initiative Seeks To Design And Transition The Victorian Public Health Sector To a Standardised, Evidence-based Approved List Of Medicines To Achieve The Following

• Reduce variation in medicines use, while maintaining appropriate clinical choice.
• Reduce duplication of effort with respect to some procurement activities at individual health services.
• Improve patient care and equity of access to medicines.
• Help to optimise medication safety through consistency of medicine use.
• Align pharmaceutical procurement strategy, policy and procedures with formulary decisions.
  
  

About Us

At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About You

• Primarily responsible for bringing clinical leadership and expertise to the development and implementation of the Victorian Medicines Formulary including evaluation.
• Chair and be a member of the various governance committees, advisory and clinical groups involving a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice pertaining to medication safety issues and clinical pharmacology inclusive of formulary recommendations, preferred therapeutic agents, proposed restrictions and formulary decision making. This will include evidence-based best practice, cost-effectiveness reviews and horizon scanning.
• Lead formal engagement between senior sector stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and networks with clinicians, professional colleges, health industry, government, consumer and academic bodies to ensure effectiveness of SCV in medication safety and clinical quality matters.
• Provide input and advice on other projects relating to medicines and therapeutics.
  
  

What We Offer

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
  
  

How To Apply

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitmen t process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionHealth Care Provider
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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