The Immunisation Advisory Centre (IMAC) provides New Zealanders with independent, factual information based on international and New Zealand scientific research relating to vaccine-preventable diseases and immunisation.

IMAC has been contracted to provide education and support regarding the roll out of the National Immunisation Programme to all health professionals and allied workforces across New Zealand. This includes the vaccinator workforce education and support, plus providing all health professionals with information to help communicate the risks and benefits of immunisation.

For more information about IMAC, visit: https://www.immune.org.nz/

The Role:

As a Pharmacy Engagement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in fostering relationships with pharmacists and pharmacy staff, providing mentorship, and ensuring successful delivery of immunisations across the lifespan, with a particular focus on antenatal and childhood immunisations. This role will cover the Central region, including wider Wellington, Manawatu, Hawkes Bay and all in between. You will need to be a fully authorised vaccinator and have knowledge and experience in childhood immunisations. Being an approved clinical assessor would be advantageous, but upskilling will be available if not.

This role will be based with Immunisation Advisory Centre, and you will be part of the wider IMAC Education and Training team

This role can be based in Wellington, Levin, Otaki, Hawke’s Bay or Palmerston North and will cover the Central Te Ikaroa Region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentor pharmacists and pharmacy staff to enhance their immunisation capabilities
• Ensure compliance with cold chain management protocols
• Collaborate with IMAC Education teams and regional Immunisation Coordinators for support and training 
• Deliver vaccinations in accordance with regulatory standards 
• Facilitate pharmacy visits and engagement activities 
• Provide expert knowledge of immunisation practices 
• Facilitate clinical assessments for pharmacists

The Successful Candidate:

• Fully authorised vaccinator across the life-course
• Strong understanding of the New Zealand pharmacy standards and competencies 
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills 
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a dynamic schedule 
• Full driver's license and access to own vehicle

If you are passionate about driving immunisation services within pharmacies, mentoring pharmacists and pharmacy staff, and contributing to community and public health, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

About UniServices

UniServices is a wholly owned social impact company of Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, that transforms research into global impact to build a better world starting in Aotearoa New Zealand. We do this through:

• Advancing research: We help researchers secure funding and help governments and businesses find answers to their questions.
• Investing and partnering: We invest in start-ups companies through a $40 million pre-seed and seed fund.
• Commercialising and protecting ideas: We help researchers protect their ideas and start companies or license technology. We help companies access start-up capital and grow.
• Delivering positive community impact: We deliver programmes and services that build on University research in areas such as education, training, health and informing and shaping public policy.

Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered.

What we offer:

Great benefits, including 5 weeks annual leave, up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme, eye-testing & glasses subsidies, access to discounts on health insurance & gym memberships, and long-service recognition.  We provide a culturally diverse team and supportive workplace with a blended approach to office and home-based work.  We offer flexible working arrangements and are committed to your ongoing professional development.

A copy of the position description is attached. Please submit your application by 9 August 2024.  Note we may interview prior to the close date.

Honoa te tangata ki te tangata, te tangata ki te taiao, te tangata ki te rangahau, rangahaua ki whai hua.

(Linking people to people, people to the world around us, people to research, research that brings ideas to life.)

PD Pharmacy Immunisation Engagement Lead July 2024 IMAC.pdf