Recruitment posting
Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics
Competition #: 820
Ministry : Health
Opening Date : 2024/06/04
closing Date : 2024/09/15
Role : Physician Members
It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies
Are you a socially conscious, energetic and a dedicated individual with a background in pharmaceuticals or a related field? Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity that adds value to the everyday life of Albertans, while also serves to expand your network of peers and builds upon your experiences? If so the Expert Committee on Drug Evaluation and Therapeutics (committee) might be the right fit for you.
We are currently seeking individuals to join the committee as physician members of the committee who will have the opportunity to help broaden Alberta’s access to advances in modern medicine while providing senior government leadership with sound advice and counsel.
The committee is an expert drug advisory committee established under section 7 of the Government Organization Act. The committee provides advice to the Minister, as requested, related to the Alberta Drug Benefit List (ADBL), which lists Drug Products that may be available to members of a government-sponsored drug plan or program. The committee also participates in the process by which the Minister or his delegate makes decisions on the inclusion, deletion, coverage criteria, interchangeability and benefit status of Drug Products on the ADBL, by reviewing drug submissions and applying its expertise to assess the scientific, therapeutic, clinical and socio-economic merits of Drug Products.
Physician members are appointed by the Minister for a term of up to three years. The committee will have up to 10 members, and approximately six of whom shall be physicians, with expertise in evaluating the therapeutic value and cost-effectiveness of drug products. The committee also includes a chair and vice-chair appointed by the Minister.
This role requires reviewing materials prior to scheduled meetings in order to provide support to the committee’s administrative and advisory duties in refining and maintaining the ADBL. In order to fulfil the advisory duties, this commitment involves extensive review of the ADBL.
Such an opportunity is especially valuable for pharmacists with a keen interest and knowledge of drug products who are passionate to help make potentially life saving updates to the ADBL.
Applicants must be physicians who are registered as regulated members of the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta, and who hold a practice permit that is not under suspension and has no conditions affecting their ability to serve on the committee.
Ideal candidates must demonstrate knowledge or expertise in assessing the scientific, therapeutic, clinical and/or socio-economic merits of drug product submissions and have expertise in evaluating the therapeutic value and cost-effectiveness of drug products and expertise in one or more of the following fields:
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Pharmaco-economics
- Pharmaco-kinetics
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Internal Medicine
- Geriatrics
- General Medical Practice
- Community or Hospital Pharmacy Practice
- Health Research
- Health Economics
- Clinical Trails Design and Execution
- Leadership in Evidence Based Decision Making
Experience in family, general practice, geriatrics or internal medicine will be considered an asset. Governance experience with knowledge or expertise in board governance in the private, public and/or volunteer/non-profit sector is desirable.
This role is a perfect opportunity to use your well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills, superior verbal and written communication skills combined with your health care experiences to make crucial recommendations to the Minister of Health that affect the lives of all Albertans. The ability to concisely synthesize information from various sources; exercise objectivity, sound judgment, and diligence; and understand and apply legislation will support your success in this role.
This is not a salaried position. Currently, physician members may receive remuneration for time spent on committee business:
- Physician members are paid remuneration in accordance with the Ministerial Order. The rates are:
- $525 for up to and including four hours and $131 per hour after that for time spent preparing for committee meetings; and
- $525 for up to and including four hours and $131 per hour after that for time spent attending committee meetings.
Committee members are not eligible to receive remuneration for travel time.
All members may also receive reasonable living and travelling expenses necessarily incurred in the course of performing their duties as members in accordance with the Public Service Relocation and Employment Expenses Regulation and Government of Alberta’s Travel, Meal and Hospitality Expenses Policy.
- Meetings of the committee will be held as required, but generally at least every two months (six times a year) for one or two full days in Edmonton.
- Significant preparation time is required prior to each meeting.
Please note: This ad will close on August 16, 2024 or until suitable candidate found.
Candidates will be requested to submit the following FOUR documents to complete your full application. Links to three of the templates are provided below:
- Cover Letter;
- Resume;
- Conflict of Interest form;
- Biography form.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or over and should indicate in their resume or cover letter any previous or current appointments to government, private or not-for profit sector agencies, boards or committees.
Conflict of Interest form need to be dated and signed. You can scan and submit through your online application or via email. Or you may choose to mail the forms to the attention of: Executive Search, PSC at psc.executivesearchservices@gov.ab.ca.
Once the forms are completed, save them to your PC. When you click on submit application, you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop or upload your completed biography form and others requested into the ‘Drop files below or click to upload’ section.
The posting may be used to fill both existing and future vacancies for public entities reporting to Alberta Health; and may be used to fill current and future public agency vacancies.
Executive Search, Alberta Public Service Commission.
Phone: 780-408-8460
Carefully read the Recruitment Posting and the Position Profile to ensure this is an appropriate opportunity for you. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements.
Online applications are preferred. To apply, click on the 'apply' button, create or sign into your account in the ePAAS system; upload your resume, view the listing under Current Opportunities and click on 'submit application'. The uploaded resume will be automatically attached.
Provide a short 4 line biography using the Biography template found under additional documents section. Your biography should include your name, current work experience, board/committee experience and relevant education. Please note that biographies may be edited for length and clarity.
Once your biography and other required form(s) are completed, save it to your PC. When you hit 'submit application', you will be prompted to upload additional documents. Drag and drop (or upload) your completed cover letter, biography and other form(s) into the 'Drop files below or click to upload' section before clicking the 'apply' button.
If you are unable to apply online, please submit a cover letter and resume, quoting the recruitment posting competition number, to the contact provided on the posting. We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to assess which candidates' qualifications most closely match the agency's requirements. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted to advance to the next step in the appointment process. You can check the status of each competition on-line at https://www.alberta.ca/public-agencies.cfm.
The personal information in ePAAS is collected pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information will be used to administer and manage recruitment for current and future public agency appointment opportunities. Questions regarding the collection, use, or disclosure of this information, may be directed to the Public Agency Secretariat, Public Service Commission, 3rd Floor, Peace Hills Trust Tower, 10011 109 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 3S8 or by calling 780-644-3060. Applicants will be required to identify any real or perceived conflicts of interest and may be required to undergo additional screening.
Please Note: Successful applicants will have the following information about them made publicly available on the Public Agency Secretariat Website: name, biography, public agency, and position title.
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