Job Description
Health service managers plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate the provision of clinical and community health care services in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies and similar organizations.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities
Tasks include -
(a) providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or centre;
(b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel;
(c) establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage;
(d) directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel;
(e) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff;
(f) monitoring the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities and staff to ensure effective use of resources, and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services;
(g) controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
(h) liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services;
(i) advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities;
(j) representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.
