Brian O'Rourke Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Singapore

Ottawa, Canada

The Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health is an independent, not-for-profit agency funded by Canadian federal, provincial, and territorial governments to provide credible, impartial advice and evidence-based information about the clinical and cost effectiveness of drugs and other health technologies.

Ottawa, Canada

The Common Drug Review undertakes reviews of the clinical and economic evidence for new drugs and for drugs with new indications and provides a formulary listing recommendation to the 18 participating federal, provincial and territorial drug plans in Canada. Recommendations are based on established criteria and are developed by the Canadian Drug Expert Committee. The criteria include: safety, efficacy and effectiveness of the drug compared to alternatives; therapeutic advantages and… Show more The Common Drug Review undertakes reviews of the clinical and economic evidence for new drugs and for drugs with new indications and provides a formulary listing recommendation to the 18 participating federal, provincial and territorial drug plans in Canada. Recommendations are based on established criteria and are developed by the Canadian Drug Expert Committee. The criteria include: safety, efficacy and effectiveness of the drug compared to alternatives; therapeutic advantages and disadvantages related to current accepted therapy; patient input; and, cost-effectiveness. Show less

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ottawa, Canada

Providing leadership to Canadian Forces medical and dental personnel in Canada and abroad. Reporting directly to the Canadian Forces Surgeon General, this involved the direct leadership of 10 Commanders and Commanding Officers, and oversight of 61 medical and dental clinics.

National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Canada

Major responsibilities included preparing Ministerial briefings and question period notes, staffing Treasury Board submissions, and coordinating the preparation and staffing of documents and reports related to all aspects of personnel management in the Canadian Forces. This position involved direct liaison with staff in the Privy Council Office, Parliamentary Affairs, Treasury Board Secretariat, offices of the Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff, the office of the… Show more Major responsibilities included preparing Ministerial briefings and question period notes, staffing Treasury Board submissions, and coordinating the preparation and staffing of documents and reports related to all aspects of personnel management in the Canadian Forces. This position involved direct liaison with staff in the Privy Council Office, Parliamentary Affairs, Treasury Board Secretariat, offices of the Minister of National Defence and the Chief of the Defence Staff, the office of the Auditor General of Canada, the Ombudsman of the Department of National Defence, Embassy and Foreign Government staff, and personnel from other government departments. Show less

Ottawa, Canada

Directing the delivery of a comprehensive continuum of health care services for members of the Canadian Forces by ensuring the provision of quality, timely, and accessible programs and services at 35 Canadian Forces Health Care Centres across Canada. This encompassed providing strategic planning and oversight for all aspects of the health care delivery system including entitlement to care, functional programming, policy and standards, facility planning, health care human resources, and… Show more Directing the delivery of a comprehensive continuum of health care services for members of the Canadian Forces by ensuring the provision of quality, timely, and accessible programs and services at 35 Canadian Forces Health Care Centres across Canada. This encompassed providing strategic planning and oversight for all aspects of the health care delivery system including entitlement to care, functional programming, policy and standards, facility planning, health care human resources, and financial management. As the Director, I was accountable for the development of innovative health management practices, promoting the use of evidence-based health care, quality improvement and risk management, external relations, and ensuring that health care delivered to CF members conformed to national standards, policies, and best practices. During this period, I was as a member of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation (now referred to as Accreditation Canada). Show less

Ottawa, Canada

Leading the development of a new model for the delivery of primary care to members of the Canadian Forces.

Ottawa, Canada

Identifying drug related problems, recommending clinical interventions, participating in clinical rounds, preparing care plans and monitoring plans, and counselling patients recovering from cardiac surgery.

Ottawa, Canada

Coordinating medical logistics requirements for the Canadian Forces, encompassing pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, and consumable medical supplies. Worked extensively with other government departments to coordinate common procurement initiatives. During this period, I also served as the senior pharmacist in the Canadian Forces.

Zagreb, Croatia

Responsible for coordinating the medical plans and operations for all NATO medical facilities situated in the Former Yugoslavia.

Various Locations In Canada And Germany

Served as a staff pharmacist and later as the Director of Pharmacy Services at Canadian Forces clinics and hospitals in Trenton, Ontario, Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Lahr, Germany. Also served as the Deputy Commander of a Medical Equipment Depot, and as the Pharmacy Policy and Standards Officer in the Surgeon General's office.

Doctor Of Pharmacy

Bachelor Of Science In Pharmacy