Skills Chief Of Operating Area in the Cariboo Region

Expertise

People working in this occupation usually apply the following skill set.

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Consult with boards of directors, senior managers and government officials
• Co-ordinate work of doctors, nurses and other staff
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Oversee the analysis of data and information
• Develop evaluation systems to monitor health care services
• Manage contracts
• Assign, co-ordinate and review projects and programs
• Establish and implement policies and procedures for delivery of health care services

Skills and knowledge

The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.

Management

Taking charge of the direction and resources of an organization.

• Allocating and Controlling Resources
  • Determining the distribution of people, assets, materials or capital to accomplish organizational goals and putting in place financial and administrative controls.
• Co-ordinating and Organizing
  • Organizing and co-ordinating the activities of groups and individuals to align their activities with organizational objectives.
• Evaluating
  • Directing processes and procedures to ensure they add measurable value.
• Leading and Motivating
  • Reinforcing an organization's vision and monitoring compliance.
• Recruiting and Hiring
  • Acquiring the right talent to achieve the organization's mission.
• Strategic Planning
  • Envisioning a future state and developing strategies, goals, objectives and action plans to achieve it.
• Supervising
  • Directing and monitoring the performance of others.

Analysis

Examining and evaluating information.

• Analyzing Information
  • Examining data or facts to determine appropriate actions or recommendations.
• Planning
  • Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
• Projecting Outcomes
  • Estimating the results of an action or a series of actions.

Communication

Using communication skills to share information, advise and influence.

• Advising and Consulting
  • Providing guidance and advice to enable decision-making about tasks, situations, and processes.
• Liaising and Networking
  • Developing alliances, contacts or partnerships, and exchanging information with others.
• Professional Communicating
  • Preparing and delivering written, oral or visual material for the workplace that presents information.

Business, Finance and Management

Knowledge related to organization and control of business activities.

• Business Administration
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of managing businesses.
• Business Management
  • Knowledge related to the planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing of organizations including principles and practices of accounting, the disposition of human and material resources, public relations, evaluation, sales and marketing, and economics.
• Client Service
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.

Health Services

Knowledge related to the provision of medical science and technology for the physical and mental well-being of others.

• Medicine
  • Knowledge of body systems and processes and techniques to diagnose and treat human and animal injuries, diseases, conditions and deformities. This includes understanding treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health care measures.