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• Responsible for the planning, implementing and monitoring of antimicrobial stewardship outreach activities to advance the goal of improving appropriate antimicrobial use.
• Develop educational materials on antimicrobial stewardship and antimicrobial resistance in coordinator with Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).
• Build rapport with leadership at healthcare facilities in the State to promote collaboration in efforts to promote appropriate antimicrobial use.
• Co-chair HAI Antimicrobial Stewardship Subcommittee Meetings.
• Conduct on-site and virtual visits to healthcare facilities to educate leadership, doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other staff on antimicrobial stewardship programs.
• Provide consultation, tools, and training for ambulatory centers, hospitals, long-term care facilities, and dialysis centers in coordinator with ADHS.
• Serve as an ambassador representing ADHS and the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy to develop collaborative relationships with Health care communities.
• Provide written quarterly reports on activities and progress.
• Evaluate program effectiveness to develop improved practices and methods.
• Assure compliance with all pertinent College, University, State, and Federal rules, policies and laws.
• Provide expertise on pharmacology and therapeutics for ADHS.
• Provide expertise and support during public health emergency responses.
• Accommodate some teaching responsibilities at the R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at The University of Arizona.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and responsibilities based on program needs, including managing, and tracking multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform tasks with little supervision by using strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other professionals and other stakeholders.
• Ability to write and produce reports, technical references, and other materials.
• Knowledge and understanding of appropriate antimicrobial use.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with professionals and teach in a cooperative manner.
• Strong clinical practice, management and leadership skills.

• Degree in pharmacy (PharmD or B.S. with equivalent clinical training)
• Current license to practice pharmacy in Arizona or eligible to obtain license by first day of employment)