Job Description
<p>The Manager, Hospital Administration will be responsible for making decisions regarding the financing and structure of a hospital. Because health care is constantly changing and new technology is improving every day the Manager, Hospital Administration will have to continue to evaluate procedures and health care efficiency.</p><p></p><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">The incumbent works with administrators to plan, strategize and coordinate the health services of a hospital.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">The Manager will be required to produce reports to analyze the effectiveness of various departments and work to reach financial goals and maintain budgets.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><p></p>
Key and Critical Responsibilities
<div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Coordinating operations and personnel activities to meet Hospital and Health System objectives related to the provision of services within designated areas.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div> Maintaining interface with departmental personnel to ensure there is adequate space and facilities for patient care and coordination of facilities.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Overseeing patient care flow while redirecting and allocating resources.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Determining necessary space, equipment, supplies and support systems to ensuring effective functioning of unit/department.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Investigating patient/visitor concerns and implementing appropriate courses of action.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Taking corrective action in situations requiring immediate intervention, including interpretation and administration of hospital policy and work rules.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Intervening and problem solving for inter-/intra-departmental issues. Facilitates interdepartmental communication, negotiation and decision-making.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Obtaining adequate facts and evaluating data to identify and intervene in actual and/or potential safety and risk management issues.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Ensuring that there is an appropriate signage facility.</span></div><div><br></div><div> Planning for disaster management.</div><div><br></div><div> Planning for and implements appropriate risk management system/policy.</div><div><br></div><div> Ensuring that there is an appropriate Hazardous Waste Disposal System.</div><div><br></div><div> Ensuring that the Hospital has uninterrupted sources of clean water and electrical power.</div><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Coordinating triage activities, as needed, through communication with the Emergency Department, Bed Bureau Management and Medical Director.&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Assisting Patient Access Services in coordinating patient placement.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div> Assisting in evaluating and reassigning staff during crisis situations.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Optimizing resources to maintain facility operations.&nbsp;</span></div><div><br></div><div> Planning program for inspecting utility systems/housekeeping and sanitation.</div><div><br></div><div> Ensuring Hospital waste disposal system is efficient and effective.</div><div><br></div><div> Monitoring emergency action procedures and coordinate activities related to patient/staff evacuation as needed.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Functioning as on-site coordinator for internal/external disasters or other major events.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Assisting with the initiation of the severe weather policy in conjunction with the COO and Administrative team.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Authorizing financial assistance for patient satisfiers and operational situations up to the petty cash limit.&nbsp;</div><div> </div><div><br></div><div><span style="letter-spacing: 0.4px;">Gathering and analyzing data and uses it to plan and manage both projects and systems.</span></div><div> </div><div><br></div><div> Managing premises, catering, cleaning, pottering and security (often via sub-contractors).</div><div><br></div><div> Purchasing equipment and supplies, and organizing stores.</div><div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
Key Competencies
<div> First Degree in Facilities Management or any related discipline.</div><div><br></div><div> Post Graduate training in Hospital Administration, Health Services Administration, Public Health Administration or related field would be asset.</div><div><br></div><div> Certification in Project Management will be an asset.</div><div><br></div><div> Certificate in Supervisory Management.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> Certification in Occupational Safety and Health.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div> At least eight (8) years' experience in a similar or related job function, five (5) of which must be at a Managerial/Senior Supervisory level preferably in the health sector.</div><div><br></div><div> Training and experience in strategic management principles and practice.</div><div><br></div>
