Senior Distribution Officer (Alfred Care Group)

The Department

Alfred Health Pharmacy is well recognized for high quality and innovative patient-focused services, education and training programs as well as significant research output. The service operates over 4 sites within Alfred Health, and continually advocates for postgraduate learning and research interests, with supportive partnerships and expert mentors available to foster staff development.

The department also has a leading Digital Health strategy, playing a pivotal role in managing the electronic medication management system within our comprehensive electronic medical record (Cerner), with an advanced level of integration linking this to the Pharmacy Dispensing (iPharmacy) and Automated Medication Storage systems (Omnicell). This is complemented by a strong clinical presence and a Centre for Medicine Use and Safety program to achieve a considered, safe and financially responsible approach to medication management within Alfred Health.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced pharmacy technician or store person looking to make the transition into a supervisory/leadership role in a dynamic hospital environment as a Senior Distribution Officer. Working under the direction of the Pharmacy Distribution Manager, you will work as part of a leadership team of three Distribution Officers to supervise and co-ordinate the day to day running of the pharmacy distributions team, overseeing inbound and outbound services, imprest supply, and dispensary stock management. You will work closely with the Procurement team to ensure timely access to medications and cost-effective stock management across all Alfred Health Campuses.

Qualifications & Experience required

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy department or supply department with experience in stock management, purchasing and inventory control (or equivalent)
• Experience supervising or training staff essential, experience in a leadership or team management role highly desirable
• Certificate III or IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician), Hospital Services, Supply Chain Logistics or equivalent (including tertiary qualification) highly desirable

Key Skills

• Excellent communication, time management skills with the ability to prioritize, plan and organize your work and deliver to deadlines
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to motivate a team to achieve common goals
• Problem-solving and risk assessment abilities and the ability to use initiative
• Able to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!! (subject to availability)
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness and access to Fitness Passport.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.