B.Voc in Hospital Management

Hospital Management course is suitable for those who have an interest in administration, management and maintenance of an organization. A Hospital administrator is overall in charge of administrative affairs of the hospital. He takes over the charge of various aspects of health administration and hospital administration with respect to patients and healthcare.

Eligibility Criteria for B. Voc in Hospital Management 

• Students who have completed plus two are eligible to get admission in the B.Voc course generally.

• Those who have qualified SSLC and completed two years of BSS Diploma course in Hospital Management are eligible to get direct admission to the second year of B. Voc course (3rd semester).

• Students who have completed Plus two and two years of BSS Diploma course in Hospital Management are eligible to get direct admission to the third year of B. Voc course (5th semester).

Course Duration

• Three years for those who enter into the course generally.

• Candidates who completed relevant and equivalent course are possible to get admission through lateral entry scheme (For further reference check Eligibility criteria section).

Hospital Management Personal Skills

An aspirant for this field should possess a number of essential attributes like:

• Good knowledge of finance and information systems

• Excellent leadership skills

• Good Communication & Organizing Skill

• Friendly personality

• Ability to handle people and pressure

• Ability to handle deadlines

• Quick decision-making capability

• Patience

• Excellent verbal & written communication skill

• Concentration & dedication to work for long hours.

• Ability to analyze the current market trends & allocate right budgets for each department.

• A futuristic attitude, positive spirits & ability to “showcase” the achievements.

• Being simple and accepting the facts before taking any decision.

• Organizing ability & ability to work as a team.

Subjects studied

Some of the topics covered in the course include: 

• Administration of Hospital & Health Care planning.

• General & Personnel Management.

• Administration of Hospital and Health care planning.

• Public Health Administration, organization & management of hospitals.

• Physiology and Medical Terminology.

• Financial Management & Inventory Control in Hospitals

• Hospital Management & Information Systems.

• Hospital Policies, Practices, Acts & Committee.

• Reports, Hospital Committee Reports, National Health Plans.

• Family & Health counseling.

Is it the right career for me?

If you want to be a successful professional in this field, you should possess a service oriented mind and you should be willing to work for long hours. You should have a high emotional quotient in order to adjust with the situations of a hospital.

Also, you need to have good communication skills and the ability to take quick decisions. If you are really good at meeting the deadlines and have excellent leadership skills, then this is the right career for you.

Key responsibilities

• As a Hospital Administrator you will be responsible for the overall organization and management.

• Co-ordinate between various departments of the hospital& ensure that all the equipment is functional, that there is a smooth flow of medical supplies.

• Maintenance of standards which the hospital has been certified with.

• Deal with the employees and financial matters.

• Emphasis on quality, efficiency and cost containment. The challenge is to deliver the highest quality care at the lowest cost.

• Strive towards 100% quality in-patient care, meeting the demands & decrease resource utilization.

Job Profiles:

• Deans & Directors of Medical Colleges

• Hospital Superintendents

• Deputy Superintendents

• Medical Directors

• Nursing Directors

• Heads of Departments

• Administrators

• Healthcare Finance Managers

Employment Areas

•    Government and private hospitals

•   Health agencies, laboratories and clinics

•   National and international healthcare organizations

•    Health insurance companies

•     Medical colleges and institutions

•    Healthcare centers and nursing homes

•     Mental health organizations

•    Public health departments and rehabilitation centers

•   Pharmaceuticals and hospital supply firms

•    Medical software companies and hospital consulting firms