The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening – September 13, 2024

• Application Deadline – Application filing will close on or after September 27, 2024.

• Salary: $174,252 - $222,430 Annually (Range A) (https://careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=0933&setId=COMMN)

• Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service (https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/role-types/)

• Recruitment ID: PBT-0933-150019

The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.

The inaugural Pharmacy Assistant Director will be a pivotal leader in the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, committed to the mission-driven goal of serving the public safety net’s acute care hospital and campus. This position serves as a key partner for the Pharmacy Director to develop and execute key goals, objectives, and priorities. Responsibilities include overseeing regulatory compliance for the inpatient pharmacy and clinics on ZSFG campus, serving as the the department’s liaison to relevant state agencies, and managing staff and operations to ensure safe and compliant practices. The role also involves coordinating pharmacy services with multiple key departments and divisions operating on the campus, including nursing, physicians, risk management, quality, capital projects, biomed, material management, finance/accounting, human resources, and others.

The Pharmacy Assistant Director (0933 Manager V) performs the following essential job functions:

• Oversees the delivery of pharmaceutical services to patients at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, ensuring the efficient management of daily operations within the acute care pharmacy.

• Develops and maintains a robust system for drug distribution, utilization, and control, ensuring the provision of high-quality, appropriate, and cost-effective pharmaceutical services.

• Leads Quality Improvement initiatives and strategizes the integration of pharmaceutical services across ZSFG and San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) Pharmacy.

• Directs, manages, and coordinates the overall operations of the ZSFG Acute Care Pharmacy Services, providing support and guidance to staff in achieving both individual and institutional goals.

• Administers, develops, and revises departmental policies, procedures, and practices related to pharmaceutical services.

• Ensures compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Assistant Director (0933 Manager V) may perform other duties as assigned/required.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• License: Possession of a valid, current, and unrestricted license as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy; AND

• Experience: Five (5) years of verifiable experience as a pharmacist which must include three (3) years of experience supervising Pharmacists.

One year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week).

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring:

• Two (2) years of pharmacy management experience in a large hospital system

• Experience with CA Pharmacy law, CA Dept. of Public Health Services Title 22, Health Care Financing Administration and DEA regulations, Joint Commission Standards and 340B Compliance

• Familiarity with pharmacy automation and technology

• Membership in professional associations and/or community service

• Experience or affiliation with a teaching institution

• Experience with LEAN principles

Important Note: Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation (Weight: 100%)

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a Training and Experience (T&E) evaluation that is designed to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities in job related areas which may include but not be limited to: knowledge of Federal and State legislation, California State Board of Pharmacy, and regulations that apply to inpatient pharmacy operations and hospital medication use, including controlled substances, 340B compliance, compounding regulations; ability to analyze and evaluate complex program requirements as well as implement effective operational and monitoring systems; knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, medication use process, technology, medication safety, financial stewardship, and LEAN principles.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Training and Experience Evaluation in order to continue in the selection process and will be placed on the confidential eligible list in rank order according to their final score.

Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Certification:

The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be the Rule of the List.

Eligible List/Score Report:

Once you pass the exam, you will be placed onto an eligible list and given a score and a rank. For more information, visit https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

How to apply:

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

Our e-mail communications may come from more than one department so please make sure your email is set to accept messages from all of us at this link.

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. Therefore, it is their responsibility to contact the Analyst if they update their email address.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:

This is a Position Based Test (PBT) administered in accordance with Civil Service Rule 111A.

Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.sf.gov/. The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

DPH Health Critical Requirements and Information: (http://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)

Please review the following policies regarding DPH employment requirements that safeguard yourself and others:

• COVID-19 Policies

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Medical Examination Prior to Hiring (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)

• Electronic Health Record (EHR)

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Note on ICARE (https://www.sfdph.org/dph/comupg/aboutdph/jobs/requirements.asp)

Additional information regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information about the Hiring Process (https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process)

• Conviction History

• Employee Benefits Overview (https://sfdhr.org/benefits-overview)

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• Disaster Service Workers (https://sfdhr.org/disaster-service-workers)

• Veterans Preference

• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams (https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#senioritycredit)

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst Jerome Anabu at jerome.anabu@sfdph.org or (628) 271-6813. 

We may use text messaging to communicate with you on the phone number provided in your application. The first message will ask you to opt in to text messaging.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.