Clinical informatics managers oversee the daily operations of information systems used in a medical institutions. They also carry out research, using their understanding of clinical practices to find ways to improve healthcare services.

Tasks

Tasks include -
(a) Providing overall direction and management for the service, facility, organization or centre;
(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.