1342-Health services managers

Tasks include

• providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or centre
• directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel
• establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage
• directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel
• developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff
• 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
• controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services
• advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
• representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.