Health service managers plan, direct coordinate and evaluate the provision of clinical and community health care services in hospitals, clinics, public health agencies and similar organizations.
(a)   Tasks include -
providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or centre;
directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel;
establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage;
directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel;
developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff;
monitoring the use of diagnostic services, inpatient beds, facilities, and staff to ensure effective use of resources and assess the need for additional staff, equipment, and services;
controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services;
liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services;
advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities;
representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums.