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.