Is being a health services manager a good fit for you?
Runs medical and health services in a hospital, clinic or health agency. Plans the work and leads staff.
What the work involves
- Directs, supervises and reviews the work of medical, nursing and support staff.
- Builds and maintains computer record systems to store data and produce reports.
- Plans and runs programmes and services in a health facility, including staffing and training.
- Manages finances, including budgets, spending approval, fees and reporting.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a health services manager is one of yours.
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