Career Opportunity

JAIL HEALTH SERVICES PHARMACY DIRECTOR (0933 Manager V)

Recruitment: RTF0141114-01094327

Published: November 03, 2023

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About:

The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

AMENDED TO REFLECT CHANGES IN THE SELECTION PROCEDURES                   

This amendment does not affect previously submitted applications.  Those who have already submitted an application need not resubmit another application.  The Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) will be the sole exam weighed at 100%.  Please refer to further information under the Selection Procedures section below.

Application Opening – October 17, 2023
Application Deadline – Application filing will be open continuously at least through November 14, 2023 at 5:00pm Pacific time and may close any time thereafter.
Salary: $167,908 to $214,344 annually (Range A)  (For more information, refer to this link: 0933 Job Description).
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service
Recruitment ID: PBT-0933-141115

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of two main Divisions - the San Francisco Health Network and Population Health. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers.

The San Francisco Department of Public Health is accepting applications for a permanent civil service Jail Health Services Pharmacy Director (0933 Manager V).

Role description

Under general administrative direction of the DPH Chief Pharmacy Officer, the Jail Health Services (JHS) Pharmacy Director (0933 Manager V) directs, manages, and coordinates the total operation of the Pharmacy Department for Jail Health Services, including all pharmaceutical services personnel, purchasing, organization, and administrative operations. The Jail Health Pharmacy Director directs the work of the department's employees, develops, and enforces personnel policies and procedures in accordance with departmental guidelines and Civil Service requirements, prepares the annual budget estimates, reviews financial reports, investigates revenue and expense variances, participates in the analysis of purchasing contracts for award and makes recommendations for the approval. The Jail Health Pharmacy Director administers, formulates, and revises departmental policies and procedures concerning pharmaceutical services and ensures compliance with applicable external agency regulations, such as the California Department of Public Health, California State Board of Pharmacy, and pertinent collective bargaining units. The position develops, implements, and evaluates programs, policies, and procedures for pharmaceutical services in compliance with DPH and Jail Health Services goals and resources, federal and state legislation and standards established by regulatory bodies as appropriate and initiates and administers the planning and integration of medication related services. The incumbent will represent the Department of Pharmaceutical Services before various committees, groups and agencies involved with medication related issues and collaborate with executive leaders for hospital-level projects and programs. We seek a highly skilled manager who demonstrates a welcoming attitude toward all customers and positive and compassionate interactions with recipients of care, and a proven track record of interacting effectively and constructively with staff, interdepartmental coworkers, and supervisor(s).

How to qualify

The Jail Health Services (JHS) Pharmacy Director (0933 Manager V) performs the following essential functions:

1. Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical services to the patients of City and County of San Francisco Jails.   Effectively manages the daily operation of the pharmacy.
2. Responsible for developing and maintaining a system of drug distribution, usage and control assuring the delivery of appropriate, quality, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services.
3. Provides leadership to Pharmacy around Quality Improvement activities and plans for the integration of pharmaceutical services within Jail Health and San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) Pharmacy.
4. Directs, manages, and coordinates the overall operation of the Jail Health Pharmacy Services; Follows up and assists staff to meet employee and institutional goals.
5. Administers, formulates, and revises departmental policies, operating procedures, and practices concerning pharmaceutical services.
6. Responsible for JHS Pharmacy Services compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.
7. Support JHS implementation and ongoing compliance with CalAIM regulations as it relates to pharmaceutical oversight.

The JHS Pharmacy Director (0933 Manager V) performs other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (all candidates must verify that they meet all  three elements below—professional license, experience, and supervision of Pharmacists):

1. LICENSE: Possession of a valid, current, unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy
   
   AND
    
2. EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years of verifiable professional experience as a pharmacist which must include three (3) years of experience supervising Pharmacists.

Note: One year of full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours of qualifying work experience (one year if performed full-time at 40 hours per week). Any overtime hours that were worked above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine qualifying hours worked.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT/PROVISION: Security clearance as issued by the Sheriff’s Department is required as a provision to employment for all positions within this specialty area. The appointee to this positions will be required to obtain the security clearance directly from the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department prior to start work date, which may involve the ability to pass a background investigation. Valid security clearance must be maintained throughout length of employment. Failure to demonstrate/ show proof of possession of valid security clearance on or before start work date and throughout length of employment may result in dismissal and/or termination of employment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
The stated desired qualifications listed below may be used to identify job finalists at the end of the selection process after candidates are referred for selection:

• Possession of a doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of pharmacy management experience in a large hospital system
• Experience with CA Pharmacy law, CA Dept. of Public Health Services Title 22, Health Care Financing Administration and DEA regulations, Joint Commission Standards and 340B Compliance
• Familiarity with pharmacy automation and technology
• Membership in professional associations and/or community service
• Experience or affiliation with a teaching institution
• Experience with LEAN principles

Important Note: Please make sure it is clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities. For more information, visit Verification of Education and Experience.

Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following.

Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) (Weight: 100%): 

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a Training and Experience evaluation designed to measure management and job-related competencies which may include, but are not limited to: problem-solving; leadership; decision-making; interpersonal ability; budget and personnel administration; team building; communication and conflict resolution; continuous process improvement.  The T&E link will be emailed to the email address listed on the candidate’s online application. Candidates will be required to respond to the T&E by the deadline indicated and must submit the completed evaluation as directed in order to have it evaluated.  Responses cannot be changed once submitted. Candidates will be evaluated based on their responses and must achieve a passing score to continue in the selection process.  Upon passing the T&E, candidates will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final scores.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification
The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List/Score Report:

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director. The eligible list may be used to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations within the DPH for the duration of the eligible list. To find Departments that use this classification, please see List of Position Counts by Job Class and Department.

What else should I know?

How to Apply
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages using this link. Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received for every announcement they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at this link. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others.

COVID-19 Policies
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Medical Examination Prior to Hiring
Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Note on ICARE 

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Information about the Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Workers
Reasonable Accommodation
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement
Veterans Preference
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, catherine.chafey@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6831.

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.