Hospital Administrator
Hospital administrators plan, direct and coordinate health and administrative services provided by hospitals, community health services 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
- organisational ability
- good communication and interpersonal skills.
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