NAPSA and iTherapeutics launch Jobs Board

The National Australian Pharmacy Students' Association (NAPSA) are proud to announce the upcoming
launch of a jobs board on their website, thanks to the collaborative support of iTherapeutics.

The NAPSA website as a whole was developed as a supplementary resource for the pharmacy students of
Australia and the members of NAPSA. The MyNAPSA member-only platform of the website currently
features a number of services and resources unlike any other student association across Australia. Director
of Professional Development, Mr John Quinn said “although the website is still in its first phase,
iTherapeutics and the NAPSA Board and Chairs are committed to building on the range of resources and
services offered with time”.

President, Ms Shefali Parekh said, “looking for a job in the pharmacy profession can be difficult for many
students”. Recently, over 750 members took time to respond to NAPSA's National Pharmacy Student Survey
(NPSS) where 68% of students confirmed they are currently employed in a community pharmacy capacity and
85% agree that community pharmacy employment while studying is important. In 2015, employment within
hospitals proved difficult for students to secure during their studies with only one in five students (21%)
indicating that they were currently working in a hospital in some capacity. This contrasts strongly against
students graduation goals with 44% hoping to start their post-graduate career in a hospital pharmacy role and
36% community pharmacy. For this reason, NAPSA has commissioned a Jobs Board into the MyNAPSA
platform.

Director of Media and Publications, Mr David Paulmert will officially be launching the Jobs Board to over
300 students at NAPSA’s Perth Congress in January. Mr Paulmert said, “I would like to thank iTherapeutics
and the team at UnityHealth for the delivery of the Jobs Board which is needed to improve the efficiency
and effectiveness of placements in pharmacy”.

Peter De Lorenzo, CEO of UnityHealth said, “We are delighted to work closely with NAPSA in response to
their needs and the current workforce challenges faced in this changing and competitive environment.
iTherapeutics is also proud to develop a platform which helps contribute to the utlisation of the National
Competency Standards Framework.

We are equally committed to developing new and innovative ways of supporting and engaging with future
pharmacists and community pharmacy owners, banner groups, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies and
universities for the betterment of the profession”.

For all employer bookings or enquiries relating to placing a Job Ad please contact a LEEP customer services consultant on 1300 864 894 or email office@unityhealth.com.au

Shefali Parekh
National President
National Australian Pharmacy Students’ Association

Peter De Lorenzo
Chief Executive Officer
UnityHealth

Media Contacts
Shefali Parekh: 0422 394 905
John Quinn: 0419 323 868
David Paulmert: 0411 572 503
Peter De Lorenzo: 0416 268 112

About UnityHealth Pty Ltd and iTherapeutics
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used by over 98% retail pharmacies and over 39,000 practicing pharmacy staff across Australia and New
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monographs on interactions between complementary medicines with drugs, delivered in partnership by
research specialists at the University of Sydney, School of Pharmacy.

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