The Opportunity

Step into the newly created role of Clinical Implementation Lead, where you'll drive transformative change by combining clinical expertise with innovative procurement strategies. You'll lead initiatives to ensure the procurement of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective clinical products, manage the implementation of new contracts, and revolutionise product categorisation within the SAP catalogue. Your efforts will directly reduce costs and risks for Ramsay Australia, making a significant impact on the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide clinical guidance and support for sourcing projects and broader business initiatives, ensuring alignment with clinical and safety standards.
• Stay current with procurement activities and product availability, assisting in identifying and evaluating suitable alternative products.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and hospital operations to foster effective collaboration.
• Position procurement as a trusted partner by nurturing robust connections with hospital, clinical, and procurement teams, enhancing decision-making and ensuring compliance through dashboards and contract management.
• Offer expert advice on capital equipment procurement, ensuring that equipment specifications and solutions are clearly understood and appropriate.
• Assist the National Product Evaluation Committee (NPEC), Spend Controls, and Capital Buying Windows in ensuring the effectiveness of controls and processes, and support their development through consultation with Procurement and Hospital operations.
• Contribute to the New Item Request Process by providing clinical input on alternative options, especially when strategic supply partners are involved.

About You

To excel in this role, you’ll need to exhibit strong leadership acumen, serve as the subject matter expert in clinical product categorisation, and have a proven track record of building strong, positive, and professional relationships with suppliers, hospital executives, VMOs, and other key stakeholders.

Your Skills and Experience

• Clinical background (e.g., nursing, or allied health) with experience in a healthcare setting.
• In-depth knowledge of medical devices, including consumables, implants, and equipment.
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement processes and the healthcare supply chain.
• Familiarity with clinical governance principles and related legislation.
• Proven ability to build relationships and manage stakeholders effectively, including internal and external functions such as Procurement, Clinical Leadership, Clinical Staff, Supply Teams, Visiting Medical Officers, and Suppliers.
• Strong organisational skills with the capability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, including new project work.

Desirable

• Registered Nurse with a perioperative background and experience across multiple specialties.
• Experience as a clinical educator, specialty ANUM, or similar roles.
• Proven involvement in product sourcing, clinical product assessment, and evaluation.
• Proficient in SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledgeable in project management with hands-on experience in change management programs.

Benefits

• A competitive remuneration package and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Access to Ramsay Rewards, offering exclusive discounts from leading retailers.
• The change to make a meaningful impact on the delivery of quality healthcare services and contribute to the transformation of our industry. 

About Us

Ramsay Health Care is a global leader in private healthcare, with over 70 hospitals and primary care clinics across Australia and a team of more than 30,000 dedicated people. Our "People Caring for People" philosophy has guided us since 1964, driving our commitment to exceptional patient care. We invest in our people through comprehensive learning programs and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive. If you're looking to make a real difference in the lives of patients and communities while building a fulfilling career, Ramsay Health Care is the place for you. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare.

Requirements

• You may have to provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications should include your CV outlining your experience and skills in line with the above criteria.

Applications close Tuesday 1^st October 2024. Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com