Health service managers are responsible for making sure a hospital or health organization, runs efficiently and effectively. Its aim is to provide patients and other users with the best service possible, taking into account facilities available, finance and personnel.
As manager of health services, their functions may be:

· Supervise staff and take responsibility for the work they do
· Treat the affairs of the day to day operation
• Use of statistical information to monitor performance and assist with long-term planning
· Establishment and maintenance of budgets
Create and carry out the objectives of the company
• Implement the policies of the board, so that government guidelines are followed
Work with clinical staff and other professionals
· Management of contracts.

Key Skills
· A flexible approach with the ability to cope with constant change
· Good problem solving skills
· Financial management and maths skills for budget control and cost analysis
· A high level of written and spoken communication skills
· The ability to give presentations and deal with the press
· The ability to motivate to meet deadlines
· Leadership skills
· Good negotiation skills
· The ability to explain complex issues clearly to a wide range of audiences
· A good understanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
· The ability to deal with stress.