Manager Community Pharmacotherapy Programs This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full-time with the possibility of extension.
Leadership Opportunity at Next Step! Next Step's Drug & Alcohol Service in East Perth have a 12-month Fixed term contract opportunity for Manager Community Pharmacotherapy Program (CPP).
About Next Step Next Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services.
The treatment services provided by Next Step include:
Community programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory Service.Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locations.The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth.An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth.Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth Service.Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual.
About the Role The Community Pharmacotherapy Program (CPP) provides support, information, advice, training and resources for clients, pharmacists and medical practitioners involved in methadone and buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence throughout WA.
CPP together with the Department of Health administer the clinical and regulatory controls which apply across the Program.
In consultation with the Coordinator of Nursing, this position is responsible for the strategic development, operational and clinical management of community clinical programs.
Consults and negotiates with State, Commonwealth and Community based agencies and the private sector to facilitate the delivery of community based opioid pharmacotherapy.
Plans, develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure the operation of the program.
About You We are seeking an experienced leader to join this highly specialised service in the monitoring and management of the CPP.
You will have:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of treatment service delivery relevant to the alcohol and drug field.
Clinical experience in the management of opioid dependent people will be preferred.Highly developed policy formulation, program development and planning skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively manage staff and resources.We reward you: East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to staff development and wellbeing.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
A comprehensive induction and orientation program.Many options for flexible work arrangements, including working hours and generous leave provisions.Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, including mortgage and rent to name a few).Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.Access to health and wellbeing support.Discounted private health insurance.Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria 4,5,6 and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Equality: East Metropolitan Health Service is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Further opportunities: Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 31st January 2025 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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