Health services and public
health managers and directors
Description
Managers and directors in this unit group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources and activities of health care providers and purchasers at both district and unit levels.
Tasks
- implements policies of the board, ensures statutory procedures are followed, with particular emphasis on patient safety and the management of risk
- liaises with health care professionals to determine short and long-term needs and how to meet these objectives within budgetary constraints
- oversees the day-to-day management of the unit or service and provides leadership to staff
- uses statistical information to monitor performance and assist with planning
- negotiates and manages contracts with providers and purchasers of health care services
- manages staff, including recruitment, appraisal and development
- monitors and reports upon the effectiveness of services with a view to improving the efficiency of health care provision
- coordinates the promotion of public health and wellbeing in the actions and policies of public agencies and their social partners
- monitors and reports upon the state of public health and wellbeing.
Educational Requirements
Entrants require a degree or equivalent qualification, a professional qualification and/or relevant experience. Off- and on-the-job training is provided through management training schemes. The nature of schemes varies between regions and occupational areas.
