Job Description

Academic Detailer - Prince Albert & Area

Primary Purpose: The RxFiles is Saskatchewan\'s academic detailing service whose mandate is to provide evidence informed, objective, comparative drug information and promote optimal drug therapy. The service considers available evidence and clinical experience, synthesizes into practical information resources. Information is then delivered to physicians, pharmacists and nurse practitioners via academic detailing discussions, conference presentations and printed/digital educational materials.

Nature of Work: As an academic detailer, working from your home, you will be responsible for directly communicating information to physicians and other health professionals in the Prince Albert area. You will work with family physicians, medical specialists, pharmacists and nurse practitioners in helping to deliver educational outreach. You will bring a high level of skill towards the art of drug therapy decision making.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be critical. In addition to the core academic detailing service RxFiles resources are utilized to support other areas of health care. Bringing initiative and adaptability will help in leveraging the output and impact of RxFiles\' core service. The ability to efficiently build effective collaborative networks (e.g. with health care professionals in SK) and oversee local service delivery will be critical.

Typical Duties or Accountabilities: * ensures that the vision and goals of RxFiles are supported

• proficient teaching/training skills (e.g. student supervision, small group facilitation, conference presentations)
• value, contribute to, and communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary environment
• high level of adaptability, flexibility and organization
• commitment to continuing professional development
• provide leadership, plan and carry out responsibilities locally with minimal supervision
• use vehicle for work related appointments (i.e. academic detailing)
• contribute to the ongoing development and/or review of RxFiles resource materials
• avoidance of direct conflicts of interest with pharmaceutical commercial interests

the target goal is the delivery of 2 academic detailing topics to local health care providers each year.

Education and Experience:

• Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy or related clinical field. Additional training/experience in epidemiology, critical appraisal, knowledge transfer and evidence informed medicine as it relates to drug therapy would be an asset.
• Ideally at least 3 years of education/training/experience in a relevant related field (preferably in a setting with frequent pharmacotherapy and inter-professional interactions)
• Formal training and experience in academic detailing/educational outreach would be an asset.
• Professional qualifications and/or experience associated with an advanced level of practice in clinical drug therapy decision making would be an asset.
• A hospital pharmacy residency would be an asset.

Licenses:

• Eligible for professional licensure {e.g. with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)}

Skills:

• Critical thinking and problem solving skills for practical clinical decision making
• Solid therapeutics knowledge base
• Demonstrated ability to provide balanced discussions of controversial issues
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with physicians, pharmacists and nurses in therapeutic decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to build service and credibility in the provision of health information and/or primary care
• Good knowledge of computer applications, especially Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in mobile and web application of relevant information support would be an asset.

Those interested in applying should forward a resume/CV to Alex Crawley ( ).

Department: College of Pharmacy & Nutrition
Status: Casual
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): ~200 hours per year
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 4/4/2023
Closing Date: 4/17/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask\'s Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable

Please review the University of Saskatchewan\'s for faculty, staff and students in consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan\'s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the M\xc3\xa9tis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and M\xc3\xa9tis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

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