budgetary principles
Principles of estimating and planning of forecasts for business activity, compile regular budget and reports.
Healthcare institution managers supervise the operations of healthcare institutions, such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, home care services and elderly care institutions to 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.
Competences and skills
40 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceshealthcare administration
The administration procedures of a healthcare facility to keep it operational. It involves leadership roles, regulatory compliance and the efficiency in the processes of the facility.
Cross-sector
3 competenceshealth care legislation
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
health care system
The structure and function of health care services.
manage healthcare staff
The managerial tasks and responsibilities required in a health care setting.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemanage operations in healthcare institutions
Plan, organise and monitor the workflow in institutions providing of medial care to individuals such as hospitals, rehabilitation facilities or elderly care institutions.
Sector-specific
1 competencedelegate emergency care
Efficiently delegate care to other personnel in the emergency department, supervising others working in the clinical environment to ensure that patient needs are met.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise policy makers in healthcare
Present research to policy makers, health care providers, and educators to encourage improvements in public health.
analyse goal progress
Analyse the steps which have been taken in order to reach the organisation's goals in order to assess the progress which has been made, the feasibility of the goals, and to ensure the goals can be met according to deadlines.
communicate in healthcare
Communicate effectively with patients, families and other caregivers, health care professionals, and community partners.
comply with legislation related to health care
Comply with the regional and national health legislation which regulates relations between suppliers, payers, vendors of the healthcare industry and patients, and the delivery of healthcare services.
contribute to public health campaigns
Contribute to local or national public health campaigns by evaluating health priorities, the government changes in regulations and advertising the new trends in relation to health care and prevention.
implement policy in healthcare practices
Establish how policies should be interpreted and translated within the practice, implementing local and national policies, as well as those of your own practice and proposing developments and improvements to service delivery.
implement strategic planning
Take action on the goals and procedures defined at a strategic level in order to mobilise resources and pursue the established strategies.
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
set quality assurance objectives
Define quality assurance targets and procedures and see to their maintenance and continued improvement by reviewing targets, protocols, supplies, processes, equipment and technologies for quality standards.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceadministrative tasks in a medical environment
The medical administrative tasks such as registration of patients, appointment systems, record keeping of patients information and repeated precribing.
Cross-sector
4 competenceshygiene in a health care setting
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics. It can range from hand washing to cleaning and disinfection of medical equipment used and infection control methods.
medical studies
The basics and terminology of medical studies.
medical terminology
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
public health
The principles of health and sickness affecting the population, including the means for health promotion and prevention and community and primary care.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesassess health services within the community
Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of health services for the community with a view to its improvement.
supervise medical office support workers
Supervise the work of office support workers in the medical field such as medical receptionists and support them in any administrative related business.
Cross-sector
15 competencesaddress public health issues
Promote healthy practices and behaviours to ensure that populations stay healthy.
apply conflict management
Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.
develop financial statistics reports
Create financial and statistical reports based on collected data which are to be presented to managing bodies of an organisation.
lead healthcare services changes
Identify and lead changes in healthcare service in response to patient needs and service demand in order to ensure continuous quality improvement of the service.
liaise with local authorities
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
manage fundraising activities
Initiate fundraising activities managing the place, teams involved, causes and budgets.
manage staff
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet the company objectives. Monitor and measure how an employee undertakes their responsibilities and how well these activities are executed. Identify areas for improvement and make suggestions to achieve this. Lead a group of people to help them achieve goals and maintain an effective working relationship among staff.
negotiate supplier arrangements
Reach an agreement with the supplier upon technical, quantity, quality, price, conditions, storage, packaging, send-back and other requirements related to the purchasing and delivering process.
perform quality audits
Execute regular, systematic and documented examinations of a quality system for verifying conformity with a standard based on objective evidence such as the implementation of processes, effectiveness in achieving quality goals and reduction and elimination of quality problems.
promote inclusion
Promote and respect diversity, and advocate for equal treatment of genders, ethnicities and minority groups in organisations in order to prevent discrimination and ensure inclusion and a positive environment.
recruit employees
Hire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.
- Scope note
- It may include recruiting volunteers.
represent the organisation
Act as representative of the institution, company or organisation to the outside world.
set organisational policies
Participate in setting organisational policies that cover issues such as participant eligibility, program requirements, and program benefits for the service users.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
work within communities
Establish social projects aimed at community development and active citizen participation.