Pharmacy Manager(Government)-Career opportunities in Canada

Job title:PC2 Pharmacist 2
Job type:Regular/full-time
Employer: Government
Manitoba Family Services and Labour
Community Service Delivery/Manitoba Developmental Centre
Location:Portage la Prairie MB
Advertisement Number:  27998
Salary(s):   PC2 $86,400.00 – $113,516.00 per year
Deadline:   November 11, 2013

An eligibility list may be created for similar positions and will remain in effect for 12 months.

An under fill may be considered as a developmental opportunity.
Consider this excellent opportunity with the Manitoba government at the Manitoba Developmental Centre (MDC)-http://www.gov.mb.ca/fs/pwd/mdc.html-
, located 45 minutes west of Winnipeg in the City of City of Portage la Prairie)--http://www.city.portage-la-prairie.mb.ca/-.  MDC is committed to an interdisciplinary team environment which promotes a high standard of quality care to the individuals who reside there.  MDC is an accredited residential centre providing specialized care, supervisory and developmental habilitation for adults with developmental disabilities. We offer a substantial benefits package.
(http://www.gov.mb.ca/finance/labour/benefits.html)
Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:
• Registration and Licensure with the Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association.
• Must be in good standing with licensing body.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check – Vulnerable Sector.
• Satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.
• Satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.

Pharmacists licensed to practice pharmacy in other Canadian jurisdictions must be eligible for licensure in Manitoba.

Essential Qualifications:
• Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Dispensing experience.
• Knowledge of medications used in Psychiatric Medicine.
• Ability to develop and coordinate the pharmacy services within the Centre.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, guide and develop team members to promote an interdisciplinary resident centered approach to service.
• Supervisory experience.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement and decision-making within the role as a Pharmacist.
• Demonstrated ability in establishing  and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of legislation and regulations regarding dispensing of medication.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency using word processing, spreadsheets and data base programs.

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience preparing budgets and related financial reports.

Duties:

As the Pharmacy Manager, you will be responsible for the administration and operation of the Pharmacy Department.  You will report to the Director of the Extended Care Program and your responsibilities will include developing and controlling the ordering, receiving, storage and precise recording systems as required under legislation and regulations; preparing budgets, purchasing and other related reports. You will manage the clinical pharmacy services which includes interpreting and reviewing prescriptions; dispensing, ordering pharmaceutical products, supervising the preparation of prescriptions; and the interdisciplinary team.  You will assume the role of Professional Practice Leader at the Centre.  Other functions include matters related to continuous quality improvement, program planning and development, education programs, supervision of staff and students and strategic planning activities in tandem with a team approach to service delivery. A detailed position description is available upon request.

Apply to:
Advertisement # 27998

Civil Service Commission

Human Resource Services

300-305 Broadway

Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7

Phone:  204-945-1149

Fax:  204-948-2193

When applying to this advertisement, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject of your e-mail.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resumé if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

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