Unit group 1342

PSOC Unit group 1342 — Health service managers (2026)

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. Their tasks include: a) providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or center; b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel; c) establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage; d) directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel; e) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff; f) 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; g) controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services; h) liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services; i) advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities; j) representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Clinical director, Director of nursing, Hospital matron, Medical administrator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Aged care service manager - 1343

Level Unit group
Code 1342
Source PSOC
Practical summary

What this code covers

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. Their tasks include: a) providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or center; b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel; c) establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage; d) directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel; e) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff; f) 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; g) controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services; h) liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services; i) advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities; j) representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Clinical director, Director of nursing, Hospital matron, Medical administrator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Aged care service manager - 1343

Administrative context

Where this code is used

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Professional services managers.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Professional services managers grouping.

FAQ

What does PSOC 1342 cover?

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. Their tasks include: a) providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or center; b) directing, supervising and evaluating the work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel; c) establishing objectives and evaluative or operational criteria for units they manage; d) directing or conducting recruitment, hiring and training of personnel; e) developing, implementing and monitoring procedures, policies and performance standards for medical, nursing, technical and administrative staff; f) 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; g) controlling administrative operations such as budget planning, report preparation and expenditure on supplies, equipment and services; h) liaising with other health and welfare service providers, boards and funding bodies to coordinate the provision of services; i) advising government bodies about measures to improve health and welfare services and facilities; j) representing the organization in negotiations, and at conventions, seminars, public hearings and forums. Examples of the occupations classified here are: Clinical director, Director of nursing, Hospital matron, Medical administrator Some related occupations classified elsewhere: Aged care service manager - 1343

Where is PSOC 1342 used in practice?

Use this unit group when the occupation wording needs to sit under Professional services managers.

How do I choose PSOC 1342 over nearby options?

Use this node when the job title is more specific than the broader Professional services managers grouping.