Medical and health services manager, Kaiwhakahaere ratonga rongoā, hauora hoki
Also known as
- Clinical services manager, clinical practice group manager, hospital manager, care and protection manager, practice manager, care home manager, ambulance service manager
Medical and health services managers run organisations that provide medical and health-related services like hospitals, clinics and care homes. They oversee staff and administration.
Your pay could be
$59K
Lower
$76K to $136K
Most common
$170K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3 years
Medical and health services managers
- usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings
- usually work at hospitals, community health service centres, clinics and rest homes and may travel
- need to be responsible, communicate well and make decisions
Tasks
- manage medical suppliers of health services
- plan and review budgets and costs
- hire, train and support staff
- create and update health service plans
- manage staff performance
- work with other health providers
- prepare reports for the board of directors
- apply for funding for health services
- run health education for communities
- follow health and safety rules
Enterprising
Social
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need experience and a qualification to become a medical and health services manager.
You need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in business and management, nursing, public health studies or similar area
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in medical studies and a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience for doctors specialising in medical administration
- to register with the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators
- to join a professional organisation
If you’re in school
You need NCEA Level 3 or University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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