Supervisor, Vaccine Inventory

**Job Description**:
**POSITION PURPOSE**
This position is responsible for supervising and coordinating the implementation of the Vaccine Inventory Program including vaccine supply, storage and distribution. Implements and coordinates data control and improvement.

**MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Supervises the implementation of the Vaccine Inventory Program to ensure the delivery of high-quality vaccine supply and oversight that fully supports service delivery requirements.
- Supervises the inventory processing and distribution of publicly-funded vaccines to external and internal service providers in accordance with established standards, protocols, and guidelines.
- Oversees ongoing follow-up to ensure that vaccines supplied are stored according to protocols and that annual cold chain maintenance inspections are conducted at all facilities that store publicly-funded vaccines
- Supervises vaccine and supply/equipment ordering, receipt, storage, handling, transportation, distribution, and control related to supply and demand; monitors peak period usage to ensure supply is available to meet demands.
- Identifies opportunities to promote awareness of vaccine products, availability, storage, and handling with appropriate stakeholders.
- Ensures the full utilization and functionality of electronic systems in the management of vaccine inventory to enhance and streamline program service delivery and operations
- Coordinates and carries out continuous quality improvement activities related to the review and evaluation of the Vaccine Inventory Program and its services.
- Monitors and implements protocols and regulations, enacted under the relevant legislations and Acts.
- Ensures the development of quality assurance activities to monitor program effectiveness and support maintenance and continuous improvement of program delivery.
- Oversees data management and metrics, reporting, vaccine usage and returns, vaccine wastage data, etc.
- Supports the development and oversees the maintenance of policies, procedures, processes, guidelines, and templates
- Ensures completion of reports reflecting investigation of issues, processes, outcomes, and recommendations, and implements system changes as appropriate.
- Assists the Manager in developing annual business/work plans and in developing service plans and staffing proposals.
- Provides input into budget and business plan development, budget projections and quantities required.
- Assists with management of team budget/expense management.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Successful completion of a Baccalaureate Degree from a recognized university in Business or Public Administration, Public Health, Pharmaceuticals, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in infectious diseases prevention and control, including experience in large inventory management such as pharmaceuticals, and demonstrated minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
- In-depth knowledge of current issues and practices related to Infectious Diseases Control programs, Vaccine Inventory and cold chain management, public health and health determinants and outcomes.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Standards, Acts and Regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to program plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services in the assigned program area.
- Contemporary staff supervisory skills including knowledge of collective agreement administration and interpretation, labour relations principles and practices, and relevant employment legislation.
- Demonstrated ability in the Region’s leadership and corporate core competencies.
- Informed and active leadership to confront bias and systemic barriers and comply with or build inclusive practices in business processes, recruitment practices, team management, etc. to ensure inclusive and equitable workplace
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with individuals, groups, and external agencies.