Biological Coordinator

Position Summary
Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a Biological Coordinator to join our Population and Public Health department

The Biological Coordinator supports NH immunization programs by providing ongoing administration of Vaccine Inventory Management & Quality Control, implementing, and monitoring policies, processes, and practices to address existing & emerging program needs. This role supports high quality vaccine inventory management for Immunization supplies by providing and clarifying workflow processes, protocol information, training, and education to NH Biological Product Monitor (BPM) staff. Inventory Management education/ support provided for BPM staff by the Biological Coordinator includes topics of Cold Chain management, approved vaccine transport, stock rotation/ loss minimization, product shortage/ change, vaccine format and usage, immunization schedules, and required use of provincially supported electronic vaccine inventory management programs. The Biological Coordinator conducts regional and local reviews of supply usage, stock status, and vaccine product wastage. The Biological Coordinator acts as the program liaison with user departments regarding supply availability and outbreak management requirements. The Biological Coordinator manages vaccine inventories held by NH and performs a variety of administrative support functions, including order processing through to inventory system administration and distribution, maintaining various departmental databases, and composing correspondence, technical and non-technical reports, and educational materials. The Biological Coordinator assists in the development and implementation of strategies to distribute vaccines to key stakeholders and evaluates the ongoing capability of NH to respond efficiently to vaccine needs. The Biological Coordinator develops and maintains key partnerships with BPMs, other health authorities, and British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) to coordinate, facilitate, and support the delivery of NH Immunization Programs. The Biological Coordinator evaluates training needs for BPMs and facilitates the BPM Learning Pathway for new and current BPMs. May supervise designated support staff.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30

This position is flexible to any community in the Northern Health region. Explore these communities northern communities.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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Qualfications
• Diploma in a business or health related field plus five years' recent, related experience supplemented by courses in computer software technology; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid Class V B.C. Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities:
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work independently and in cooperation with others.
• Able to plan, organize, and prioritize.
• Able to work under pressure, multi-task, take initiative, anticipate potential problems/conflict, and take appropriate actions, to organize and prioritize workload and meet tight timelines.
• Able to orient and train.
• Able to identify, analyze, and resolve problems.
• Able to examine current clinical processes/systems and give recommendations regarding change.
• Able to perform risk/impact analyses.
• Able to speak publicly.
• Able to provide training, and orientation to various stakeholders.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in accordance with NH Confidentiality Policy.
• Able to maintain effective working relationships with staff in an effective and tactful manner.
• Able to explain/interpret all aspects of vaccine management.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practices of office management.
• Able to demonstrate word processing skills and proficiency in creating and working with spreadsheets, databases and creating presentation materials, utilizing a variety of software applications.
• Able to operate equipment related to the management & distribution of vaccines (e.g. data loggers).
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.