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Job positions for pharmacists in professional organisations
Please note that the roles listed below do not apply to all organisations. The duties and requirements are indicative only and will differ depending on the organisation.
PRoGRAM CooRDINAToR
Many organisations run programs such as intern training, needle syringe exchange, opioid replacement, where a pharmacist’s knowledge would be very beneficial.
Duties:
• Researches, investigates and analyses issues with regards to program delivery, implementation and external requirements
• Manages, coordinates and effectively runs events and facilitates program participation and completion of external program requirements
• Liaises with, assists and supports relevant committees for program improvements
Requirements:
• Degree level qualifications in Pharmacy with eligibility for registration in Australia or similar health related educational achievement, background or work experience
• Good knowledge or experience in understanding issues, needs and directions of the pharmacy profession in NSW, nationally and internationally
PRoJECT PHARMACIST
Many organisations run projects which require systematic planning and coordination; these may be conferences, courses or the development of education or practice support material.
Duties:
• Supports the development, implementation and delivery of projects
• Delivers Key Performance Objectives (KPOs) as required to meet the project objectives
Requirements:
• Degree level qualifications in Pharmacy with eligibility for registration in Australia or similar educational achievement, background and work experience
• Knowledge and experience in contemporary pharmacy practices
PRoGRAMS MANAGER
Pharmacists with high level organisational and people management skills may find positions as program managers overseeing the delivery of programs and managing teams.
Duties:
• Leads and manages the development, implementation and delivery of the organisation’s programs and services
• Develops program resources
• Reviews material to meet standards and
requirements set by the organisation and
responds to enquiries
• Contributes to publications for literature
reviews and summaries
• Researches and answers program related
information queries
Requirements:
• Degree level qualifications in Pharmacy with eligibility for registration in Australia or similar educational achievement, background and work experience
• Knowledge and experience in contemporary pharmacy practices
• Excellent ability to interpret, assimilate and apply theoretical concepts and research into practical programs and initiatives
ClINICAl PRoGRAM lEAD
Pharmacists with high level organisational, people management and leadership
skills may find positions as overseeing the delivery of programs and managing teams.
Duties:
• Inputs and reviews clinical content
of various educational and reflective activities on specific therapeutic areas
• Trains a national field force on content delivery for Australian health professionals on therapeutic areas
• Presents at various health professional conferences
• Responds to clinical queries from the trained field force
• Liaises with and manages stakeholder relationships
Requirements:
• Graduate qualifications in medicine,
pharmacy, science or related health
discipline
• Substantial relevant clinical experience
ClINICAl SERvICES SPECIAlIST
Pharmacists with high level organisational, and networking skills and excellent clinical knowledge may find positions in a clinical services role.
Duties:
• Facilitates educational visits with GPs and other allied healthcare professionals on health topics involving quality
use of medicines and quality use of medical tests
• Facilitates case-based meetings with GPs and other allied healthcare professionals to provide advice for medication use
Requirements:
• Registered healthcare professional under AHPRA
• At least 3 years work experience in the pharmacy field
• Strong communication skills and positive attitude
• Exercises strong analytical skills and clinical reasoning
ClINICAl CoNSulTANT PHARMACIST
Pharmacists with advanced clinical knowledge may find opportunities in consultant roles, to advise on health and medication specific content and resources.
Duties:
• Develops educational resources including: written articles, online modules, standards, guidelines and guidance documents
• Reviews written pharmaceutical articles for publication
Requirements:
• Degree level qualifications in Pharmacy with eligibility for registration in Australia
• Knowledge and experience in developing educational resources
• Ability to work collaboratively with other health professionals
• Good project management, interpersonal and communication skills
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