Total 2,531 Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Bristol, City of, BS1 5TR

Main Duties Lead nursing input into the project. Work as a registered Nurse within the Trust as and when suitable for the project. Manage own workload in order to support the clinical information needs that enable the Trust to achieve goals described in the Medicines Optimisation strategy. Act as the Trust appointed Lead Nurse for the ePMA project. Advocate on behalf of and represent the project at relevant nursing meetings. Provide training to clinical end users as the ePMA systems is prepared to go live in their areas. Enable clinical end users to adopt ePMA into agreed work flows by providing go live support. Maintain the ePMA system providing nursing input throughout the life of the system. Provide specialist support for the system out of hours to Consultants and their Teams, Nursing staff, Midwifery staff, Pharmacy staff and health professionals where appropriate. Be flexible and reliable, particularly during system implementation phases when training and supporting staff (working hours will include late shifts, night duties and weekends). To ensure requirements are considered and include the needs of all clinical professionals, work closely with Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, HCAs and AHPs to gather and understand their and the patients needs. Lead nursing input into the implementation and roll-out of the ePMA project across the Trust, under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist and relevant Project Boards. Enable better and more efficient care through the development of future state process by understanding the ePMA system and existing paper based workflows. Propose options and provide expert recommendations pertaining to implementation of the ePMA system by assessing and judging complex facts, processes and protocols. Demonstrate individual system expertise in order to be capable of supporting the configuration and testing of the ePMA system and including but not limited to other systems within the remit of the Clinical Systems Team. Analyse, interpret and compare system functionalities and working process options in order to determine the best fit for system implementation. Regularly provide ePMA system training to Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Healthcare Assistants and Allied Health Professionals. Supervise colleagues and receiving and undertaking training and testing to ensure quality related quotas and deadlines are met adequately. Participate in the development and planning of relevant ePMA user training programmes. Provide clinical expertise, skills and agility to systematically address the effectiveness of care through the transformation of services, which will ultimately improve patient care and experience. Undertake service improvement whilst working in Wards, Departments and Community Teams as required to support individual Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Healthcare Assistants and Allied Health Professionals. To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager. To minimise the Trusts environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases

Health Lead for Claremont and Kingsweston Schools Federation, working with Executive Headteacher and Schools Senior Leadership Teams, as well as other health professionals linked to the students and schools. To provide leadership in health situations for students in the Federation. To liaise with health agencies to ensure that Health Care plans, written by other agencies, are in place and up to date for students. To support leadership by being part of the Designated Safeguarding team dealing with CPOMs referrals and day to day Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead duties. First line management for Health Care Assistants working within Claremont School. Support Health Care workers (working with students with tracheostomies) working with multi-agencies to ensure that their training, from external agencies, is up to date. Demonstrate effective networks across the Multidisciplinary team, to ensure successful communication and working relationships, whilst maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance. To support, coordinate and faciliate induction programmes for staff related to Health needs of students. This may require involvement of Specialist Community Nursing Services and other Specialist Health Services to ensure the programmes are student specific. To be familiar with current school policies and procedures and participate in the development of new policies and procedures and guidelines as required, and and national policies, guidelines and legislation (for example, medication administration/storage legislation and Supporting Children in school medical conditions. To participate in the recruitment and selection process, related to Health related staff, as appropriate. To coordinate in-service Health training, working with external agencies to ensure that staff are supported to meet the health needs of students. To make referrals to services such as continence and dental. To liaise with Assistant Head Teachers (with responsibility for attendance) and class teacher when there is a health issue which limits a students access to education, to ensure that an attendance agreement is in place and reviewed. To coordinate the administration of medication in schools, working with support of the Health Care Assistant or other relevant staff, to ensure that process is followed and procedure is adhered to.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Nurse – Digital Medicines at BCHC. The nurse will aid in the delivery of electronic prescribing and medicines administration (ePMA). The successful candidate will join an established Digital Medicines Team. Please contact Akhmed Hussain - Lead Pharmacist for Digital Medicines for further details akhmed.hussain@nhs.net

We a looking to find an exceptional nurse to join our Digital Medicines EPMA team. The nurse applying for this position should enjoy the challenge of not only engaging with clinical staff but also learning the technical processes. The role will include change management, clinical safety and risk management working along side the Lead Pharmacist for Digital Medicines to provide the continued high levels of care for our patients

The successful candidate will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using professional skills, knowledge and expertise in changing inpatient environments across professional boundaries and in unfamiliar situations. Engage with key stakeholders and plan service change(s) in relation to EPMA process and/or service re-design. Communicate, in the most appropriate manner, technical and non-technical information to staff and suppliers Convey information from experiences and clinical situations to the multi-disciplinary implementation team, contributing in all its' meetings and maintaining open communication. Work in the Digital Medicines Team to co-ordinate upgrade workflows, testing, reviews and updates of training and support resources and procedures, change management and issue management.

Be Part of Our Team...
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to ‘Be Part of Our Team’ and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for best care and healthy communities, we want to hear from you.
Main Duties1. Lead nursing input into the project.
2. Work as a registered Nurse within the Trust as and when suitable for the project.
3. Manage own workload in order to support the clinical information needs that enable the Trust to achieve goals described in the Medicines Optimisation strategy.
4. Act as the Trust appointed Lead Nurse for the ePMA project.
5. Advocate on behalf of and represent the project at relevant nursing meetings.
6. Provide training to clinical end users as the ePMA systems is prepared to go live in their areas.
7. Enable clinical end users to adopt ePMA into agreed work flows by providing go live support.
8. Maintain the ePMA system providing nursing input throughout the life of the system.
9. Provide specialist support for the system out of hours to Consultants and their Teams, Nursing staff, Midwifery staff, Pharmacy staff and health professionals where appropriate.
10. Be flexible and reliable, particularly during system implementation phases when training and supporting staff (working hours will include late shifts, night duties and weekends).
11. To ensure requirements are considered and include the needs of all clinical professionals, work closely with Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, HCAs and AHPs to gather and understand their and the patients’ needs.
12. Lead nursing input into the implementation and roll-out of the ePMA project across the Trust, under the guidance of the Lead Pharmacist and relevant Project Boards.
13. Enable better and more efficient care through the development of future state process by understanding the ePMA system and existing paper based workflows.
14. Propose options and provide expert recommendations pertaining to implementation of the ePMA system by assessing and judging complex facts, processes and protocols.
15. Demonstrate individual system expertise in order to be capable of supporting the configuration and testing of the ePMA system and including but not limited to other systems within the remit of the Clinical Systems Team.
16. Analyse, interpret and compare system functionalities and working process options in order to determine the best fit for system implementation.
17. Regularly provide ePMA system training to Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Healthcare Assistants and Allied Health Professionals.
18. Supervise colleagues and receiving and undertaking training and testing to ensure quality related quotas and deadlines are met adequately.
19. Participate in the development and planning of relevant ePMA user training programmes.
20. Provide clinical expertise, skills and agility to systematically address the effectiveness of care through the transformation of services, which will ultimately improve patient care and experience.
21. Undertake service improvement whilst working in Wards, Departments and Community Teams as required to support individual Nurses, Midwives, Doctors, Healthcare Assistants and Allied Health Professionals.

To undertake other duties commensurate with this grade of post in agreement with the relevant line manager.



To minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible, including recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. Where the role includes the ordering and use of supplies or equipment the post holder will consider the environmental impact of purchases


This advert closes on Thursday 12 Dec 2024

About Us
Care Plus Recruit Ltd is a trusted temporary staffing agency providing healthcare professionals to care homes and other healthcare settings. We are committed to delivering high-quality care services by partnering with skilled and compassionate Health Care Assistants.

Job Summary
As a Health Care Assistant, you will provide person-centered care to individuals, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. You will work in various care home settings, adhering to their policies and procedures while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities
~Assisting residents with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
~Supporting individuals with mobility and ensuring their safety and comfort.
Observing and reporting any changes in the resident's physical or mental condition.
Promoting dignity and respect in all aspects of care.
~Supporting with light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation as required.
Collaborating with the care home staff to deliver consistent and effective care.

What we require and provide
~A minimum of 6 months of experience in a similar role within the healthcare or care home sector.
~A caring and compassionate nature with excellent communication skills.
~Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and nights, if required.
~Mandatory training and an Enhanced DBS check
~Ability to follow policies and procedures and work as part of a team.

What We Offer
~Competitive hourly rates based on shift and location.
~Flexible working hours to suit your schedule.
~Ongoing training to enhance your skills and career development.

We are a small family friendly team looking for an experienced health care assistant to join our team here at Marathon Court. Day to day duties will includes personal care of our residents, assisting with meals and drinks, maintaining accurate and factual records following care, promoting independence where possible, escorting residents to appointments, assisting them to take part in activities and maintaining their relationships and contact between them and their relatives. You will be required to work a variety of shifts which will include nights at times. (Unless nights are a preferred option). Shifts are 7am - 2pm, 1pm - 8pm. This role is physically demanding but also provides the opportunity to learn and grow and ensure that our residents are provided with a high standard of person-centred care. A full induction programme will be provided upon commencement of employment. You will also be supported to complete your care certificate or QCF Level 3. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role which we will pay for. Part uniform will be provided. For more information about this role please contact Lillie on 674445 or via info @marathoncourt.im.

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to take up the post of Health Lead on a permanent contract at Claremont and Kingsweston Schools Federation, starting ASAP.
This post is 19.5 hours per week term time only, with days to be confirmed. Working across the federation. On A Salary approx. £21,024 Term time only. We are looking for a registered nurse or allied health professional who has experience working with children who have complex health needs and learning difficulties in a community setting.
Now is a very exciting time to join our Federation. We are 2 SEND schools, Federated in February 2023, and we have lots of development anticipated across both schools in the near future. This role provides an opportunity to work with the Senior Leadership teams, to develop the role of Health Lead, and work with Governors in the Federation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development, relevant to their qualifications, and a willingness to tailor work patterns to service the needs of our students. This will include the ability to work across the 2 schools and demonstrate an empathetic approach with a positive attitude.
We offer a well-established and supportive multi-professional team approach, with excellent professional development opportunities linked to Appraisal and CPD. You will have the opportunity to work with a fantastic group of students and families, and committed staff.
Claremont and Kingsweston Schools federated in February 2023. We compromise of 2 Local Authority SEND schools, led by an Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. We have one Governing Body.
Claremont School is in North Bristol and caters for children and young people with physical disabilities and a range of additional and/or associated learning needs, sensory impairment, and health needs, and autism, aged 2 to 19 years. The School is located across 2 sites – Henleaze campus with Henleaze Infant and Junior Schools and Redland with Redland Green School.
Kingsweston School is in North Bristol and caters for children and young people with autism and a range of additional and/or associated learning needs and sensory impairment, aged 4-19 years. The school is located across 3 sites – Napier Miles site, Shirehampton site with Shirehampton Primary School and Brightstowe site with Oasis Brightstowe Academy.
We will ensure that you maintain your professional development so you can maintain your relevant registration.
Closing date 18/12/2024 9.00am Interview – 13/01/2025Safeguarding Statement:
Claremont and Kingsweston Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and all appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced DBS disclosure check
Equalities Statement:
At Claremont and Kingsweston Schools Federation, we value having a workforce as diverse as the Local Authorities we work with. We, therefore, welcome, develop, and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

Are you a passionate and dedicated person looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual with a willingness to learn to join us as a Trainee Healthcare Partner (Pharmacy Dispenser). In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 20hrs
Working Pattern: WED- 09:00- 18:00 THU- 09:00 - 18:00 FRI- 14:00 - 18:00
Rate of Pay: £11.63ph

Branch Name: Crown Street
Branch Address:

190 Crown Street, Glasgow, G5 9ZR

You will be given the opportunity to gain the following qualifications:

Healthcare Assistants Course (level 2)
Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA)

Once you have achieved these Qualifications you will have further opportunities to both develop yourself and your skillset!

You will participate in all branch processes and establish relationships with customers, patients as well as healthcare professionals. You will assist in the delivery of all pharmacy services where appropriate. You will be an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy serving the community and interacting with customers on a day-to-day basis.

About our company

At Phoenix Group we are committed to excellence and dedicated to our customers’ needs. We deliver health, every day, all day. As a pan-European wholesaling and retail company we do that in many ways, with more than 500 community pharmacies, 13 nationwide distribution depots and over 6,000 employees. Supporting longer, healthier and happier lives is at the heart of the service that we deliver to our communities and something that we are really proud of.

The ideal candidate;

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Accurate handling of medicines

Desirable Skills:

• Customer Service Training
• Experience of working in a customer focused environment

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Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Partner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 12hrs
Working Pattern: Sat- 9-5 Sun - 12-5
Rate of Pay: £11.83ph

Branch Name: Austen's
Branch Address:

Unit 25, 210 Springburn Way, Glasgow, G21 1TU

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like:

• Participating in all branch processes
• Building positive relationships with customers, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Serving as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy, representing the company and interacting with the community on a daily basis

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

The ideal candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Previous customer service training (optional)

INDRL

Are you a passionate and dedicated pharmacy professional looking to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team? Look no further!

Our pharmacy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a Healthcare Partner. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while advancing your career and expanding your skillset.

We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Total Working Hours: 32hrs
Working Pattern: M-9-6 T-OFF W- 9-6 TH- 11-8 FRI -11-8
Rate of Pay: £11.83ph

Branch Name: Austen's
Branch Address:

Unit 25, 210 Springburn Way, Glasgow, G21 1TU

About our company

At Rowlands, we strive for excellence in everything we do, and put our customers' needs at the forefront of our priorities. Our network of over 400 community pharmacies work tirelessly to support the health and well-being of our communities, every day. By providing accessible and comprehensive health services, we strive to empower individuals to lead longer, healthier, and happier lives. We take great pride in the positive impact we make in the communities we serve.

What your working day will look like:

• Participating in all branch processes
• Building positive relationships with customers, patients, and healthcare professionals
• Assisting in the delivery of pharmacy services
• Serving as an ambassador for Rowlands Pharmacy, representing the company and interacting with the community on a daily basis

To be considered for this role, you must have an NVQ2 in Pharmacy Services or an accredited equivalent course, as well as a Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) qualification. Additionally, we are looking for candidates with experience working in a customer-focused environment, a strong understanding of confidentiality, and the ability to handle medications accurately.

The ideal candidate will be

• Self-motivated
• Proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Previous customer service training (optional)

INDRL

Job Description:
We are looking for a special kind of person ? a St Vincent?s kind of person. Someone who puts compassion, connection and caring for other people at the heart of everything they do.
As an Enrolled Nurse you?ll be part of an experienced, engaged and dedicated team helping to create a welcoming, professional and supportive care experience for the residents of SVCS Heathcote.
St Vincent's Care Services Heathcote   (locally known as John Paul Village) is a 213-bed facility located 35km from Sydney's CBD. It is situated next to the Royal National Park, one of Sydney's real treasures!
At St Vincent?s Care, our Heartprint model ensures compassionate, holistic, person-centred care that empowers residents and fosters a sense of belonging, independence, and cultural respect, creating a life filled with purpose and wellbeing.
We are seeking people who are passionate about providing care that is ... Click here to view more detail / apply for Enrolled Nurse

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Avant now represents 80,000 health practitioners and medical students across every state and territory, delivering market leading products and services to meet their professional, personal and practice needs. Building on this heritage, our vision is to be the most trusted professional partner in supporting doctors throughout their lives and careers.


 


As a mutual organisation, owned by members and run purely for their benefit, our members are at the centre of all we do. As well as providing products and services to our member, we play a broader community role by advocating for improvements in the healthcare system and in quality, safety and professionalism in medicine, through delivering education and research activities. 




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Venues NSW takes an intergrated approach to our stadia and entertainment centres by developing partnerships with sporting codes, the entertainment and event industry, audiences, local businesses, NSW Government agencies and community groups. Our network throughout NSW allows us to combine internal resources and harness a vast employee skillset all of which helps us deliver key projects and secure outstanding content.


 









 

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This is the full performance level for NAs. NAs at this grade level function as a member of the nursing care team and assist licensed nursing staff in the care of patients/residents receiving outpatient care, home or community living care or other patients/residents who are in acute, subacute or chronic states of illness. The distinguishing factor is that patient/resident assignment typically involve more complex nursing needs which can vary within a range of predictable to unpredictable requirements. NAs at this level also assume more of a peer education/mentorship role. And the following other duties as assigned.

• Utilizes glucose monitoring machine to receive glucose readings for veterans refers deviation to appropriate health care staff .-
• Provides direct care for complex veterans.
• Makes observations of subtle changes in resident's condition, i.e., behavior shifts, mood, skin coloring, appetite, etc. and takes action accordingly within the NA's assigned role.
• Documents care given, observations and responses on appropriate tools or forms.- Responds appropriately to subtle patient changes by contacting the appropriate nursing personal.
• Administers complete tracheostomy care, including suctioning.- Monitor and documents patient intake and output reports deviations timely and Accurately.
• Performs nursing procedures within scope of practice and according to policies and standard procedures to care for the veteran for such procedures but not limited to enemas, catheterization, colostomy care, skin care simple dressing, application of braces and prosthetic devices.
• Works on small group activities with veterans/residents according to the patients/resident treatment plan.-
• Actively participates in Treatment Planning Meetings.
• Utilizes equipment to promote the veteran self -care, such as lift equipment, Hydro sound Tubs, and Veteran/Resident Wandering System.
• Enters information about the residents' conditions in the chart in appropriate formats.
• Participates in maintaining a clean, safe environment for the patient/resident .
• Removes defective equipment, reports hazards, observes safety regulations, contributes to infection control and utilizes proper aseptic technique in performance of duties.
• Serves as the unit safe patient handling liaison and as preceptor and mentor to other NA's.
• Orients members of the health care team to the units as appropriate.
• Functions as a member of the unit base counsel.
• Manages distributed patient behavior and by appropriately intervenes and request assistant from other health care members.
• Appropriately initiates basic life support, takes actions appropriate action.

Pay Scale: V0SO
Work Schedule: Part Time - rotational shifts
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Starting at $42,581 Per Year (GS 5)

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Exercises a practical knowledge of one or more functions in information processing as well as considerable subject-matter knowledge, in a recognized discipline such as statistics, or in a broader subject field such as Veteran populations, database systems, and information technologies.
• Applies knowledge of a wide range of techniques, methods, sources and procedures within the functional information area and subject matter knowledge requiring extended specialized experience.
• Uses a variety of automated and manual processes to organize and analyze information concerning the health consequences of Veterans' military service.
• Develops new methods and techniques when necessary utilizing various analytic methodologies.
• Carries out electronic data processing in support of data acquisition, validation, and management.
• Utilizes appropriate computer program (i.e. SQL, SAS) commands and procedures to identify and compile lists of specific Veterans who meet criteria for inclusion in specialized studies and reports.
• Responds to specific inquiries for technical information from a variety of individuals and organizations including the VA Secretary, other VA Central Office leadership, members of Congress, GAO and other federal agencies, and independent researchers.
• Gathers information from a wide variety of sources, both automated (e.g. automated VA patient records and databases) and in print and other media, analyzes information, and disseminates it in answer to specific inquiries from a variety of sources.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 08:00-04:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Management Analyst/PD002060
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12)

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Provides input into the development, standardization, and evaluation of new and improved procedures, techniques, and reagents used in the diagnosis of animal disease.
• Oversees the preparation and approval of administrative reports, briefings, position papers, and other written materials related to program scientific matters.
• Develops relationships with officials, diagnostic labs, biologics manufacturers, veterinary practitioners, universities, and others concerned with the administration of animal health programs.
• Engages in a variety of initiatives to enhance the distribution and presentation of technical information and professional advice concerning animal agriculture and health issues.
• Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of program operations and accomplishments, initiating necessary modifications.
• Collaborates with leadership to recommend funding and budget plans, develop operating plans and emergency response strategies, and collect/provide information to integrate programs within programs.
• Collaborates and coordinates with directors to ensure consistency of program operations and continuity of issues across program units.
• Participates in development and maintenance of national foreign animal disease prevention, detection, and response system for establishing methods, strategies, logistics, controls, and resource needs.
• Directs the initiation, including conceptualization, needs assessment, and planning; funding; monitoring from a scientific perspective; and performance and evaluation of pilot programs and projects.

Starting at $143,736 Per Year (GS 15)