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How many Sector Manager (Health Authority: Hospital Service) jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 4 Sector Manager (Health Authority: Hospital Service) jobs available on Pertemps right now.

What does a Sector Manager (Health Authority: Hospital Service) do?

Healthcare service managers supervise the operations of healthcare institutions, such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home care services and elderly care institutions. They ensure the organisation meets requirements, the patients and residents are cared for, the organisation is maintained and the necessary equipment present. They also supervise the staff and ensure record maintenance.

Tasks required include:

• 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.

What are the entry requirements for a Sector Manager (Health Authority: Hospital Service)?

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.