Hospital Administrator

Hospital administrators plan, direct and coordinate health and administrative services provided by hospitals, community health services, aged care, private health care facilities and other health service organisations.

Hospital administrators may perform the following tasks:

• prepare annual funding estimates, forecasting the demand for services and allocating budgets
• improve and maintain delivery of the health service by planning the services and accounting for the cost of care and the distribution of staff
• represent the health service by attending meetings, seminars and functions
• talk to members of the community, local interest groups, local politicians, industrial associations and the media in relation to the organisation and/or services provided
• act as liaison officer between the governing body of the health organisation and health authorities
• manage staff in areas such as cleaning, safety, maintenance, records and accounts
• take part in identifying problems and needs within the health service by attending staff meetings
• liaise with medical and nursing staff
• interpret industrial awards and other regulations concerning staff employment contracts
• develop and put in place new policies and procedures
• participate in the promotion of occupational health and safety management within the organisation.

Personal Requirements:

• able to analyse and solve problems
• good organisational skills
• good communication and interpersonal skills.

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