Population Health PharmacistLocation: DunedinFTE: 1At WellSouth, we are dedicated to promoting health equity, ensuring everyone has access to the highest quality of care and enabling better health outcomes for people in the Southern region.We offer:Opportunities for personal and professional growth.To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, an annual wellness voucher and a day off on your Birthday.5 weeks annual leave after two years.Sick leave entitlement of 5 days will be available from commencement of employment and another 5 days at 6 months of employment. 10 days entitlement will be available at 12 months service thereafter.About the role:The Population Health Pharmacist will work alongside the Pharmacy team to identify and address disparities in the uptake of medicines by underserved communities in Southern. The purpose of this role is to work collaboratively with all providers including Maori and Pacific Health Providers, Practice Nurses (PNs), General Practitioners (GPs), Community Pharmacy, communities, and appropriate secondary specialist health services to work towards achieving equitable health outcomes for people in Otago and Southland.The person in this position will improve health outcomes for individuals, families/whanau and communities by working in partnership to inform, support to self-manage, plan for and implement appropriate health care changes for people in underserved communities in Southern.To be successful in this role, you will:Have a Bachelor of Pharmacy (NZ), or equivalent.Post-graduate Clinical Pharmacy qualification.Registered as a Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of New Zealand holding a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC) with no restrictions.Awareness and understanding of the implications of the Treaty of Waitangi to WellSouth as a public health organisation.At least 5 years' post-registration experience.Current Driver's Licence.In-depth knowledge and understanding of pharmaceutical services.Ability to identify trends in individual patient data, including appropriate application of equity focused approaches to guide best practice prescribing.Effective interpersonal skills and be able to work as part of a team.Our Values - To Matou UaraHe mana to te whanau – Whanau CentredTokeke - EquitableManawa whakaute - RespectfulPono – TransparentFor the full Position Description click here: Position DescriptionPlease note that we don't always work to fixed closing dates & may interview candidates as their applications are received.Applications close: 19 January 2025Applications must include a CV, and a cover letter.Due to WellSouth being closed over the Christmas and New Years period, we will review your application after returning on the 6 January. Please allow time for this process to occur and if successful you will be contacted in due time.WellSouth Primary Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We are rainbow-tick accredited and are committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. WellSouth is smokefree and we support the Government's Vision of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.
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