Program Manager, S100 Programs Section El1

Join the federal government and contribute to the overall improvement of medical services access for all Australians.

Join the federal government and contribute to the overall improvement of medical services access for all Australians.

• Improve Public Health access through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
• Fast paced & dynamic area supporting PBS Section 100 Program and listing reviews
• 6 months contracts + possible extension. Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane based.

Our client is a federal government department focused on improving public health access to provide critical and affordable health services, medicines, devices and other health technologies to Australians.
There is a Program Manager (EL1) opening for an experienced oncology pharmacist, with expertise in program/project management to support the overall improvement and management of listing information for inclusion under the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) program, PBS Section 100 Program.
You will be bringing your strong oncology therapeutic area knowledge, supporting the management of the EFC program which includes implementing recommendations from the committee's review and executing the legislative amendments and policy implementation to ensure timely achievement of short and long-term activities.
You will have the opportunity to lead the strategic policy development and program management including contract and financial management activities related to the EFC program, evaluating its programs to ensure that they reflect innovation in program design and administration and achieve the desired health outcomes.
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian Citizen and ideally have:

• Experience related to PBS Listing and Health Technology Assessment, including qualifications in pharmacy, pharmacology and health-technology-related disciplines
• Strong understanding of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme listing and medical terminology, specifically, the listing of the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) program
• Strong written communication skills, delivering complex high-quality correspondence and project management skills whilst delivering on competing priorities and deadlines
• Capacity to acquire knowledge quickly, adaptive to an agile/ dynamic environment and working effectively with complex stakeholders

This role can be located in any major cities in Australia, offering flexible working arrangements ( 1 day per week in the office). You will enjoy working in a dynamic environment and developing positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders across the department, with States and Territories and pharmacy organisations and other programs established under section 100 for access to specialised Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medicines
Please contact Christina Ntoka on 02 9431 2548 for a confidential discussion, we’re always interested to hear from talented and engaging people like you. Get in touch and tell us about yourself.