About the role
Healthcare managers lead and develop the operations within healthcare institutions. They often have a college education in health and medical administration or leadership. Their role is strategic and includes ensuring high quality of healthcare services.Responsibilities
Healthcare managers are responsible for planning, leading, and evaluating the work of the operations. They ensure that the operations comply with laws and regulations and work to improve efficiency. Staff, budget, and quality work are central parts of their responsibilities.Skills and tools
Healthcare managers must have good leadership skills and knowledge of the healthcare system. They use tools for financial management, staff planning, and quality assurance. Communication and organizational abilities are important qualities in the role. Common competencies demanded by employers are personalansvar, budgetansvar and primärvård.