MPH2066

Clinical leadership and management

(MED)

Dr J Majoor

6 points + off campus distributed learning (with 15 contact hours over 5 days) + First semester + Caulfield General Medical Centre

Synopsis: Reviews key management and organisational theories, and the interface between theory and practice in clinical health care system management. Human resource management, sources of power and influence, techniques for managing organisational change and building clinical health care systems, and elements of strategic planning. Differences between management and leadership, leadership skills, team building and conflict management. Development and management of networks and strategic alliances, and industrial, technological, political, social and economic factors which impact on organisation of work in clinical health systems.

Assessment: Written assignments + Group presentation