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Competency framework
Background
ACHSM has developed its Health Service Management Competency Framework for the guidance of all of its programs, to inform members of the College on the competencies they need to master and to guide employers and policymakers on the competencies they should consider when employing, leading, managing and mentoring health service managers.
The Competency Framework is intended for use within, and by, health services, organisations and systems in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong. It builds on initial work of the Global Consortium hosted by the International Hospitals Federation (IHF) in 2015 and the ACHSM Master Health Service Competency Framework approved by the ACHSM Board in August 2016.
This framework provides a contemporary and comprehensive list of competencies required of healthcare leaders and managers.
Intended use
The model is organised around two overarching competency domains – Enabling Competency Domains and Action Competency Domains – for Health Management and Leadership.
Enabling competencies
Enabling competencies reflect the personal attributes of a health manager and health leader. They are what differentiates healthcare leadership as a profession.
The action competencies contain those competencies relevant to the direct work of managers and leaders in their organisation.
Importantly the competencies should not be viewed as a static set of attributes but rather as a dynamic opportunity for health service managers and leaders to continuously learn and develop their expertise.
- Development of standards for best practice
- Peer and self-assessment of performance
- Use as a mentor/mentee tool
- Planning of educational and professional development
- Planning for human capital development and management as a key organisational asset
- Career growth
- Development of accreditation standards and criteria
You can also download a refer to the mapping of amendments from the 2016 to 2022 versions of the Competency Framework.
Framework documents
2022 competency framework brochure
Master Health Service Management Competency Framework
Mapping of amendments from 2016 to 2022 versions
Master Health Service Management Competency Framework A mapping of amendments from 2016 to 2022
Analysis of self-assessment data, Mar – Oct 2022
Master Health Service Competency Framework Self Assessment March-October 2021
FREE self-assessment for members
College members can complete the ACHSM Master Health Service Competency Framework self-assessment FREE OF CHARGE.
To begin, log into My Membership. Then, click on Self Assessment in the My Membership portal menu. If your ACHSM membership is current, you will be taken to the Self Assessment in a new browser tab.
To begin, log into My Membership. Then, click on Self Assessment in the My Membership portal menu. If your ACHSM membership is current, you will be taken to the Self Assessment in a new browser tab.