Chief Pharmacy Information Officer

SA Health
Job reference: 858495
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneCentral Adelaide Local Health NetworkStatewide - SA Pharmacy

• Salary: MAS3- $125,970(p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary: AHP5- $125,464- $137,222(p.a.)+ Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide CBD
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

• The Chief Pharmacy Information Officer (CPIO) is a strategic, senior leadership position responsible and accountable for the development, implementation and management of SA Pharmacy information assets and coordination of these assets with service delivery and other digital health bodies such as Digital Health SA.
• Leads and advocates for the transformation of information systems, advancing technology and the integration of such systems to benefit the provision of patient care and business operations.
• Serves as a digital health leader for developing the strategic informatics plans and the creation of supporting policies, procedures, and practices. The CPIO will lead complex projects, programs and systems that support SA Health Staff to deliver safe, effective, and innovative care for South Australians as it relates to medication management within digital health systems.
• Provides subject matter expertise and leadership input into workforce, financial and capital changes required to support electronic medication management across SA Health.
• Establish SA Health and SA Pharmacy as state, national and international innovators in medication management within digital health systems.
• Management of digital health services for SA Pharmacy and digital health projects including digital transformation and workflows.
• The CPIO will also have accountability as the SA Pharmacy Digital Health Portfolio lead which plays a crucial role in advancing the use of digital health technologies to improve pharmacy services across SA Health to support all South Australians
• Works closely with DHSA, the Directors of Pharmacy and Sunrise to support the provision of safe and cost-effective electronic medication management systems to ensure optimal health outcomes for patients.
• Day to day management of staff associated with the maintenance of SA Pharmacy information assets.
• Contract management of SA Pharmacy information assets and medication management systems.
• Management of relationships between the central support teams, Pharmacy departments, vendors, users, and relevant stakeholders in relation to support and maintenance, implementation of upgrades, new systems, or services.

About usStatewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Essential Requirements:

• Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
• Working With Children Check (DHS)
• Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the

in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion:Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information:

• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and/or additional relevant history screening that may be applicable and appropriate Immunisation screening.

Job ref: 858495Enquiries to:Abigail ParryTelephone: 0423895803Email: abigail.parry@sa.gov.auApplication Closing Date11:55 pm Tuesday 16th April 2024AttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.