Equipment Coordinator

at  Interior Health Authority

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full-time Equipment Coordinator!
Location: This position is based out of Kelowna.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• A Diploma or Degree in Business, Nursing, or a related healthcare discipline is preferred.
• Three to six years of purchasing and supply management experience, preferably in a Canadian healthcare setting.
• A CPP or CPIM designation is preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to deal with others effectively and organize work assignments for staff.
• Proven supervisory skills, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Strong computer skills, specifically advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and Access.
• Proven procurement skills and demonstrated knowledge of RFPs/RFIs/RFQs.
• Knowledge of contract development, management, and termination processes.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Manages designated staff. Accountable for making decisions related to the management of staff functions such as: hiring, developing and scheduling work assignments, authorizing overtime, evaluating performance, administering the discipline process up to termination to ensure effective and efficient workflow of assigned areas.
• Develops/designs processes and implements automation/innovation of systems to increase efficiencies.
• Accountable for the accurate and timely processing of internal customer orders by directing the workflow of Project Equipment Buyers(s). Sets processing priorities and deadlines and assigns workload to ensure the requirements of our Customers are met. Ensures continuous quality improvement.
• Develops and maintains a strong customer service program, outreaching to all sites in the Health Service delivery areas. Arranges meetings with functional groups.
• Meets with sales representatives to review vendor performance and resolve issues. Issues that may require the termination of a contract would be referred to Purchasing Services.
• Responsible for all product purchases, contract and non-contract for the specific area of responsibility. Ensures items are purchased effectively, efficiently, and the best possible price is obtained. Liaises with Planners, Project Managers, Architects, and Contractors for budgets and deadlines.
• Works with medical staff, including physicians, to select supplies or equipment during the procurement process. The Coordinator is expected to provide advice and recommendations to Health Authority departments, Planners, or Project Managers on the procurement process and contract law and to mitigate or eliminate risk associated with services or supplies.
• Assists in Health Service Delivery Area cost reductions and/or cost controls which includes: seeking less expensive methods of providing service, eliminating waste or unnecessary procedures or activities, and being aware of HSA/Facility practices that may be unnecessary.
• Participates in the formal development and implementation of quality assurance programs and statistical reports and is responsible for the communication of these procedures for the area of responsibility.
• Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned.
  Honouring Interior Health’s commitment to Truth and Reconciliation and the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), and Pursuant to Section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preferential consideration and/or hiring will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit).