Competency Model for Allied Health Manager – An Interconnected Nature
Objective: This paper presents management competencies required for Allied Health Managers (AHMs). Methods: An exploratory mixed-method study using a quantitative survey questionnaire followed by a series of qualitative semi-structured interviews was employed for this research. Descriptive statis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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ACHSM
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.achsm.org.au/index.php/achsm/article/view/4475 |
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| Summary: | Objective: This paper presents management competencies required for Allied Health Managers (AHMs).
Methods: An exploratory mixed-method study using a quantitative survey questionnaire followed by a series of qualitative semi-structured interviews was employed for this research. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the quantitative data, and thematic analysis was used to extract relevant data from the transcripts.
Settings: The study was undertaken in five acute hospitals within one of the largest metropolitan Local Health Districts in New South Wales, Australia. A total of 29 surveys were completed and sixteen AHMs and deputy AHMs were interviewed.
Results: Thirty-one competencies were identified as essential for AHMs and they were categorised into core, meta and managerial competencies. There is a layered, hierarchical and interconnected relationship between the three categories. The core and meta competencies form the foundation for the mobilisation and application of those managerial skills and knowledge. This relationship forms the key features of the “Interconnected Nature of Allied Health Manager Competency Model” (The Model).
Conclusion: This paper presents the competencies required for AHMs and their interconnected relationship. This resulted in the creation of the Model. These findings address a knowledge gap in succession and development planning for AHMs. At a practice level, this research finding can be used in mentoring and coaching AHMs in the workplace. At an educational level, this can be used as a tool in teaching at the postgraduate level for AHMs.
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| ISSN: | 1833-3818 2204-3136 |