| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 08, 2024 |
Job Description
Pharmacy Lead (HYBRID)
We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.
Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.
This job may require travel to Toronto , or in other locations across Ontario for in office days, training, or events. In office days are typically held monthly. Travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with WSIB policies.
About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB)
We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca .
At The WSIB, You’ll Have The Opportunity To:
This is a temporary opportunity up to 18 months in duration
Salary Grade: N10 From: $120,682.00
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Lead in Professional Practice provides strategic and thought leadership, subject matter expertise and evidence-based guidance regarding pharmacological resources to support evidenced based return to work (RTW), recovery and quality of life. Inform the development of strategic directions and innovations in WSIB drug program maintenance and development.
This role provides internal expertise across Claims Management Cluster and supporting Senior Leadership related to strategy; program quality; development of strategic directions and innovations in evidence based, cost effective program to support recovery, RTW and disability management.
This role provides expert clinical advice, evidence based solutions, quality program and education, to internal and external stakeholders such as Pharmacists, Nurse Consultants, Case Managers, Health Care Providers, Professional Associations, and as needed to other stakeholders such as employer groups, system partners, and other Ministries.
Participates and contributes to effective procurement activities, contracted providers and partners to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of quality services to the drug program and maintains a program where injured/ill persons have access to appropriate, necessary and sufficient pharmacological resources to support evidenced based return to work (RTW), recovery and quality of life.
Major Responsibilities:
This includes;
We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.
The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclosing conflicts of interest
As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca .
Privacy information
We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca . The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.
As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.
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We are establishing our new head office in London and looking to grow our team! Candidates located in this region will be given preference.
Our people have different ways of working and lifestyles. We’re committed to a mix of working in the office, in the field and from home. You have some flexibility in terms of where and how work gets done to help you balance your personal life and career goals.
This job may require travel to Toronto , or in other locations across Ontario for in office days, training, or events. In office days are typically held monthly. Travel reimbursement will be provided in accordance with WSIB policies.
About The Workplace Safety And Insurance Board (WSIB)
We’re here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information. We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. For more information, visit wsib.ca .
At The WSIB, You’ll Have The Opportunity To:
- explore many career paths and follow your passion
- continuously learn and grow professionally
- be recognized for the great work you do
- participate in programs that support your health and wellbeing
This is a temporary opportunity up to 18 months in duration
Salary Grade: N10 From: $120,682.00
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Lead in Professional Practice provides strategic and thought leadership, subject matter expertise and evidence-based guidance regarding pharmacological resources to support evidenced based return to work (RTW), recovery and quality of life. Inform the development of strategic directions and innovations in WSIB drug program maintenance and development.
This role provides internal expertise across Claims Management Cluster and supporting Senior Leadership related to strategy; program quality; development of strategic directions and innovations in evidence based, cost effective program to support recovery, RTW and disability management.
This role provides expert clinical advice, evidence based solutions, quality program and education, to internal and external stakeholders such as Pharmacists, Nurse Consultants, Case Managers, Health Care Providers, Professional Associations, and as needed to other stakeholders such as employer groups, system partners, and other Ministries.
Participates and contributes to effective procurement activities, contracted providers and partners to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of quality services to the drug program and maintains a program where injured/ill persons have access to appropriate, necessary and sufficient pharmacological resources to support evidenced based return to work (RTW), recovery and quality of life.
Major Responsibilities:
- Provides overall pharmacological expertise, guidance and leadership (including evidence-based solutions) to WSIB on health and safety, aspects of disability, recovery and RTW. Improves and evolves program and facilitates alignment with best practices. Facilitates knowledge integration and application of research, consultation, collaboration, leadership, expert coaching and guidance.
- Clinical Expertise: Provision of advice and guidance as an advanced subject matter expert on pharmacology related to workplace injuries and illness that impact recovery,return to work and quality of life. Also provides advice and guidance regarding clinical quality, drug inquiries, trends, emerging research and management of drug program
- Program Development: Develops, integrates and evaluates best practice protocols and current research evidence arising from critical analysis and review of literature to support WSIB drug program design, and to support operations and align with the health care strategy.
- Consultation: Collaborates with external expertise to support the integration of recovery and RTW in health care programs and services, as well as to facilitate improved knowledge and evidence-based practices of other internal and external stakeholders. Represents WSIB and participates as expert representative within the broader WSIB health and safety system.
- Leadership: Employs creative strategies to educate and influence behaviour to support changes in the broader disability and health and safety system as well as health care interventions inclusive of co-facilitating or participating in expert tables, and creating and preparing decision tools, protocols, processes, procedures, education and orientation materials.
- Plans and directs the day-to-day activities for a team of Pharmacists. Provides advice, leadership and professional guidance to pharmacy staff on their roles and responsibilities as internal Pharmacist who provide education and clinical advice to operating areas at the WSIB in relation to the needs of injured/ill people. Guides the team in supporting injured/ill person’s recovery, RTW and quality of life outcomes.
This includes;
- Manage the recruitment and election process for staff pharmacists
- Leading and developing pharmacy professional and ensuring these employees are provided appropriate performance objectives and development programs
- Overseeing registered pharmacy staff in their roles and responsibilities. This includes provision of advice in the utilization of research findings and best practice, as well as requirements regarding competent and ethical practice;
- Providing guidance, coaching, mentoring and constructive feedback
- Provide guidance in the utilization of research findings and evidence informed practice to ensure that injured/ill persons and internal stakeholders receive appropriate, effective and efficient service to facilitate timely funding decisions
- Provide effective mentoring and constructive feedback;
- Conduct performance evaluation of registered pharmacy staff including managing performance related issues (i.e. initiating corrective or disciplinary action) when required
- Provides overall subject matter expertise, guidance to Operations and Senior Management and to assist in evolution of the health care strategy, health care programs, and improvement of quality of care, to assist in evolving programs, aligning them with best practices, and facilitating optimal recovery durations and return to work outcomes including providing:
- Guidance in the development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. Identifies gaps and opportunities for continuous improvement within the drug program.
- Advice, leadership and professional guidance to Health Care Quality Management Program Managers and Program and Provider Specialists on their roles and responsibilities around the development, implementation, delivery and evaluation of mental health programs and services, and quality management of mental health programs.
- Application of knowledge regarding policies and procedures relating to treatment and RTW and knowledge of WSI Act and other appropriate Acts and Regulations (e.g., Narcotic Safety and Awareness Act, Food and Drug Act, Controlled Drug and Substances Act, Ontario Drug Benefit Act, Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act) to analyze, interpret and provide advice and respond to enquiries from senior management and operations.
- Creative strategies to educate and support evidence based changes in processes to deliver health care interventions such as those arising from the Health Care Strategy.
- Act as a resource for senior management and operations on:
- Clinical pharmacology related to factors influencing recovery and return-to-work from workplace injuries, conditions; rehabilitation, including occupational rehabilitation, and of WSIB Health Care programs and services;
- Policies and procedures relating to treatment and health care entitlement and RTW sufficient to analyze, interpret and evaluate Clinical Quality of Health care.
- Informing external health care professionals and other stakeholders regarding, professional practice standards and other relevant legislation in relation to expertise and expectations of drug programs and services.
- Understanding of Ontario’s broader health and safety system, as well as health care system, as related to pharmacology, safety, and work-related disability, recovery and return-to-work.
- Lead, manage and/or participate in special projects relating to the WSIB to ensure WSIB is providing efficient, effective administration of the drug program, while enabling program compliance, economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
- Education requirements:
- Licensed Pharmacist with additional degree, such as Doctor of Pharmacy or other relevant degrees such as MPH, MScPharm
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Current registration in good standing with the regulatory Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Licensed pharmacist with additional degree, such as Doctor of Pharmacy or other relevant degrees such as MPH, MScPharm
- Experience:
- Breadth and Depth of knowledge and experience required to provide appropriate recommendations and advice related to basic and complex drug-related issues
- Seven to ten years’ experience
- Current experience in community
We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.
The WSIB is committed to being accessible and inclusive, and following barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when we contact you and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Disclosing conflicts of interest
As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at talentacquisitioncentre@wsib.on.ca .
Privacy information
We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at privacy_office@wsib.on.ca . The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.
As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.
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