Hospital Director

Job Description

Operational Duties
1. Prepares activity reports to inform the Board of Directors regarding the status and implementation plans of programs, services, and quality initiatives.
2. Ensures compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
3. Recommends and reviews term plans which support the Hospital’s mission and goals.
4. Participates in the recruitment of new members to the medical, management and support staff
5. Monitors compliance and progress relating to quality assurance measures involving patient care and employee performance.
6. Participates in selection and appointment of members for appropriate Hospital committees.
7. Serves as liaison and channels communication between the Executive Committee and appropriate committees and Hospital staff.
Policies Procedures
8. Reviews and approves policies procedures within various Hospital departments as well as pertaining to the Hospital as a whole.
9. Initiates organization wise policies procedures that facilitate in achieving Hospital’s mission, goals and objectives.
10. Consults with relevant HODs and departments prior to approving new policies and regarding the availability of resources to implement the same.
11. Informs and advises executive board regarding current trends, problems and activities in healthcare to facilitate policy making.

Personnel Management
12. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses the activities of direct subordinates.
13. Directs and supervises all Hospital activities through Administration and/or competent administrative support staff and departmental heads.
14. Assesses work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
Public Relations
15. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends.
16. Participates in charting the course the Hospital is to take in response to the community’s developing needs and implements it accordingly.
17. Consults with medical, business, and community groups to discuss service problems and community needs.
18. Coordinates with the Executive Committee, medical staff, and other Hospital personnel to respond to the community’s needs for quality healthcare services.

Budget Cost
19. Develops and manages budgets for the Hospital, allocates funds within the budget and ensures that the Hospital operates within the budget.
20. Accounts costs, authorizes expenditures, establishes rates for services, and coordinates financial reporting.
21. Reviews and analyzes facility activities and data to aid planning cash and risk management.
22. Ensures the provision of effective and efficient services by acquisition, utilization and organization of available resources and the development of improved techniques and practices.

General Duties
23. Maintains communication between governing boards, medical staff, and department heads by attending meetings and coordinating interdepartmental functioning.
24. Represents the Hospital in its relationship with other health agencies, organizations, groups, government agencies, and third party payers.
25. Participates in Hospital medical staff committee meetings as required. Attends and serves on appropriate professional/ community organizations as Hospital representative.
26. Performs all other activities and assignments as decided by the Executive Committee/ Board.

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