Primary Health Organisation Managers

Primary Health Organisation Managers manage primary health organisations that provide a broad range of out-of-hospital health services.

What the job involves

• Provides overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre

• Develops, implements and monitors the procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff

• Co-ordinates and administers health and welfare programs and clinical services

• Monitors and evaluates resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres

• Controls administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services

• Liaises with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service co-operation and co-ordination

• Advises government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities

• Represents the organisation in negotiations, conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums

• Controls selection, training and supervision of staff