Pharmacy Partner Program Manager - EP314

Title: Pharmacy Partner Program Manager

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist III

Hiring Range: $105,000 - $115,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:VDH-Central Office-Telework

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

This position sits within the Division of Pharmacy Services of the Virginia Department of Health. The Division of Pharmacy Services supports the Department of Health in its public health mission by providing vaccines, pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical services, and biologicals to other divisions within the Department of Health and to local health departments.

The Pharmacy Partner Program Manager supports the delivery of a statewide naloxone distribution program. This position independently designs and manages programs within agency goals and objectives, provides short-term and long-range planning, and collaborates with all levels of program staff. Manages, monitors, and evaluates program grants, outcomes, and finances. Initiates frequent contact with federal, state and local representatives, private and public sector employees, citizens, officials, boards, and organizations. Responsibilities also include resource management of staff, facilities, and equipment. A comprehensive knowledge of assigned Pharmacy programs and services provided as well as the ability to integrate service delivery methods to meet quality and efficiency requirements and the ability to effectively manage resources are necessary.

This position expands VDH's reach to high-risk individuals by partnering with organizations working with individuals at high-risk of witnessing or experiencing an opioid overdose and providing naloxone to reduce harm associated with drug use.

This position may have occasional travel in state and out of state to support onsite meetings within Central Office and Local Health Districts, as well as attendance for Conferences, training and education 10-20% of the time.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in principles and practices of pharmacy operations and program administration
• Knowledge and experience in administrative and business practices, programmatic and operational controls, resource management and budgetary controls
• Ability to apply knowledge and skills in program evaluation, analysis and strategic planning
• Skills and experience in leadership, interpersonal communications and public speaking, working with boards, committees, hospitals, local, federal and state agencies
• Experience and ability to provide training and direct the work of others, maintain effective working relationships with staff, community partners, and others, and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

• Prior managerial/programmatic/operational experience in a public health setting
• Experience in local or state government, preferably in public health
• Experience in opioid response
• Experience managing relationships between state agencies
• Experience as a Project Manager
• Experience in inventory management of pharmaceuticals

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Amanda Collum

Phone: N/A

Email: amanda.collum@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.