Assistant Chief of Ohio Pharmacy Services [Administrative Officer 3] at STATE OF OHIO in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.

Ohio Pharmacy Services (OPS) is a highly responsive procurement and distribution organization, providing quality goods and services for essential health and safety needs as legally designated by Ohio Revised Code § 5119.44.  Leading edge technologies and purchasing power are used to ensure lower prices and greater savings for the responsible use of public resources.

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-POSTED.

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Chief at OPS, whose duties will include (but not be limited to):

Act as Assistant Chief of Ohio Pharmacy Services: Oversee the planning, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, forecasting and customer service for daily operations;

Plan and implement improvements to logistics system or processes;

Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement;

Maintain and monitor compliance with rules, regulations, and laws related to wholesale pharmaceutical operations;

Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with Chief, Chief of Staff, Human Resources Deputy Director and Director;

Plan, direct and coordinate personnel and fiscal activities: direct or coordinate budget activities to fund operations and increase efficiency; approve expenditures; in conjunction with Human Resources and Chief, determine recruitment, classification and employee relations for OPS; assess training needs to design, plan, organize, or direct orientation and training programs for OPS employees;

Supervise management staff (e.g., provide work direction, establish priorities, evaluate performance and address deficiencies; review leave requests for appropriate approval, etc.);

Maintain liaison with public officials, private agencies, general public, and Central Office personnel.

Completion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration or closely related area; 12 mos. exp. in business or public administration. 

-Or 3 yrs. exp. in administrative, management or supervisory position.  

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.