Hospital Administrator

Summary

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

Duties & Tasks

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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