Pharmaceutical Program Coordinator

Role Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director, the Coordinator manages critical issues, assesses economic risk/benefits, developing sound solutions and providing advice related to pharmaceuticals in the context of Alberta's health system. The Coordinator will assist with the management and evaluation of the PLA framework, enabling access to appropriate and effective drug therapies for Albertans as well as supporting critical improvements in drug program design and directions to support appropriate patient care and effective resource use considering future system implications. The Coordinator liaises with internal and external stakeholders to provide policy consistency and program support in addition to the following responsibilities;  

1. Assist in the development and ongoing review of specific program policy, strategies and initiatives in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to enhance cost-effective and sustainable pharmacovigilance and equitable access to pharmaceuticals for Albertans.  
•    Assist with policy development and implementation strategies that require knowledge of clinical practice in the acute, ambulatory care sectors and/or are applicable to primary care areas. 
•    Review/generate budget impact analyses related to publicly funded pharmaceuticals, and provide advice on drug program budget, including impacts, pressures and opportunities for cost savings. 

2. Develop options to enhance branch programs, processes, or policy based on assessment of diverse data and information sources. 
•    Conduct program performance evaluation by identifying benchmarks/performance indicators. 
•    Consolidate and analyze information from multiple sources to generate reports on program trends. 
•    Analyze and evaluate data and other information on drug policy, program practices, and audit/evaluation process from other jurisdictions. 

3. Participate in the management of the Alberta Drug Benefit List (ADBL) and Public Drug Programs to achieve business goals and meet the needs of clients within program frameworks. 
•    Prepare and administer contracts for specific initiatives or grants. 
•    Assist in the development of research reports, briefing notes, and other types of policy development documents. 
•    Contribute to the preparation of drug listing updates and decision documents. 
•    Respond to operational queries and clarify business rules / interpret policy as needed.

4. Liaise with other branches, divisions, ministries, and governments to support frameworks for environmental scanning, program development and re-design and research and analysis:  
•    Effectively communicate and collaborate with other branches, divisions, ministries, and governments in conducting research and analysis to ensure thoroughness and consistency in the development of programs and initiatives affecting publicly funded drug programs. 
•    Represent the branch's perspective on various committees, teams, and working groups. 
•    Work with internal and external stakeholders/various professional associations in identifying/clarifying policy and policy implementation considerations as they relate to public drug programs.

If you are ready to seize this exciting opportunity to make an impact within the Pharmaceutical and Supplementary Benefits division, please apply today, we would like to meet you!

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.

•    Drive for Results: Works to exceed goals and partner with others to achieve objectives. Plans based on experience hold self and others responsible for results. Partner with group to achieve outcomes.  
•    Build Collaborative Environments: Facilitates open communication and leverages skills and knowledge of others. Genuinely values and learns from others, facilitates open and respectful conflict resolution.  
•    Creative Problem Solving: Engages the community and resources at hand to address issues. Engages perspective to seek root causes and find ways to improve complex systems. Employs resources from other areas to solve problems.  
•    Agility: Works in a changing environment and takes initiative to change. Takes opportunities to improve work processes. Anticipates and adjusts behavior to change. Remains optimistic, calm and composed in stressful situations. Seeks advice and support to change appropriately.  

Qualifications

•    University degree in Pharmacy, Nursing, Pharmacology or health related fields and four (4) years of related experience.
•    Must be a regulated member of health professions Act, if applicable.

Equivalency: related diploma and five (5) years of related experience. Must be a regulated member of the appropriate college as required by the Health Professions Act, if applicable. 

Requirements:  
•    Experience using MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, SharePoint and Adobe PDF with proficiency is required. 
•    Strong research and analysis skills. 
•    Strong skills in synthesis and evaluation through a policy perspective. 
•    Sound communication skills to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders. 
•    Sound written communication skills for report writing, drafting correspondence and briefings, developing educational and communication materials.  
•    Theoretical knowledge of research methods and approaches used in health care.  
•    Knowledge  of ARTS ministerial correspondence system to process action requests.  
•    Experience leading strategic initiatives, program management and development and research evaluation within the public or health care sector.  
•    Experience in the life cycle of prescription drugs. 

A cover letter outlining how your experience relates to the qualifications of this role is required. 

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 

Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

This competition will be used to staff one full-time permanent position.  

Hours of Work 
7.25 hours daily/ 36.25 hours weekly, Monday to Friday 

Location 
ATB Place North, 10025 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees.

•    Working for the Alberta Public Service - https://www.alberta.ca/advantages-working-for-alberta-public-service.aspx.
•    Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) - https://www.pspp.ca.
•    Alberta Public Service Benefit Information - https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-benefits.
•    Professional learning and development - https://www.alberta.ca/professional-development-support-directive.
•    Research Alberta Public Service Careers tool – https://researchapscareers.alberta.ca.
•    Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
•    Leadership and mentorship programs.