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LEADING EDGE MEDICINES MANAGEMENT

At PHARMAC, we make the most of our opportunity to make a difference for New Zealand, including through developing ourselves and our organisational capability. It’s our people that make the difference, so we value them and the commitment and professionalism they bring. We also value our diversity, combining science, medicine, commerce, analysis, marketing and more to facilitate good decision making. PHARMAC is the government agency responsible for ensuring New Zealanders have access to a wide range of affordable medicines. As an international leader in pharmaceutical management, PHARMAC makes a vital contribution to New Zealand’s health outcomes. This is done by: • Managing the Pharmaceutical Schedule (the list of subsidised medicines) • Promoting the responsible use of medicines • Assisting DHBs with national procurement initiatives • Managing the Exceptional Circumstances (EC) Scheme If you want to make a difference in the management of part of NZ’s health resources, and thrive in a busy and challenging environment, we’d love to talk to you about joining this dynamic and successful government agency.

Schedule Analyst

• Fixed term - 12 months

Reporting to the Manager, Schedule & Contracts Management, this role is responsible for the production, dissemination of and support for the Pharmaceutical Schedule. You will also be responsible for managing Schedule queries (including answering an 0800 line) & training Schedule users. A high level of professionalism is required to make sure the decisions that PHARMAC makes are communicated effectively. The role requires expertise in pharmaceutical knowledge and printing and publication. Attention to detail is critical. Success in the role requires strong problem solving ability, excellent project management skills and an ability to communicate and build relationships effectively with stakeholders. You will need to enjoy working effectively within and across different teams at PHARMAC and working to fixed deadlines. A pharmacy qualification or similar is essential, as is an understanding of and familiarity with current pharmaceutical and related health sector issues. The role is fixed term for 12 months to cover a staff member on parental leave. Closing date: 22 February 2008.

For further information about this unique opportunity please visit www.sheffield.co.nz or phone Jennifer Calvert on 04 471 5835. To apply, please email your CV to cvwlg@sheffield.co.nz quoting reference number 43541. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

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