Acting Deputy Director of Pharmacy EOI

Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Excellent Career Progression

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Pharmacist with strong leadership abilities to join the Pharmacy Department as the Deputy Director of Pharmacy.

The Deputy Director of Pharmacy is responsible for clinical, operational and strategic service delivery and practice in accordance with legislative and professional standards. The Deputy Director works as a part of the health care team to advocate for and facilitate the involvement of individuals, their families and significant others in planning and evaluating care and progress toward medication management and health outcomes.

You will be a mentor and clinical leader to your fellow pharmacists and be able to see the differences you can make on a day-to-day basis.

If you have strong leadership skills, previous experience in a similar role or looking to progress your career then please apply now!

The key responsibilities of the role are;

• Lead a culture of excellence, ethical conduct, and inter -disciplinary collaboration.
• Work as part of the pharmacy team as a hands-on manager.
• Ensure the pharmacy team delivers a high standard of patient/client care, always striving for excellence with every patient interaction.
• Implement CGHS ’s comprehensive Workforce Capability Framework within the department and support the implementation and of the framework across the organisation

For further responsibilities, please refer to the Position Description.

About You

• Current registration with AHPRA
• Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent
• Ability to work as mentor and work well as part of a team
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Car Park
• Culture of continuous improvement

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
• Statement addressing Mandatory Job Requirements as outlined in the position description including qualifications and experience

All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.

At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and abilities, with inclusion being essential to our mission and reflective of the community we serve.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.