Description

Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates a centre, program or project concerned with social welfare support.

Tasks

• Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organisation or centre
• Developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and standards for medical, nursing, allied health and administrative staff
• Coordinating and administering health and welfare programs and clinical services
• Monitoring and evaluating resources devoted to health, welfare, recreation, housing, employment, training and other community facilities and centres
• Controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation, expenditure on supplies, equipment and services
• Liaising with other health and welfare providers, boards and funding bodies to discuss areas of health and welfare service cooperation and coordination
• Advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities
• Representing the organisation in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums
• Controlling selection, training and supervision of staff

Alternative Titles

Welfare Project Manager