Hospital and Health Board

The Metro South Hospital and Health Service will be managed by both clinicians and members of the community in the form of a Hospital and Health Board.  The Board will be an independent, high-level decision maker on health policies, programs and services within the health service.  Members will be legally responsible for the service as a statutory body and will report to the Minister for Health.

Functions of the Board

The Metro South Hospital and Health Board will:

• be the primary decision maker on the management of Metro South's health services, especially with regard to patient care and clinical service priorities;
• act in the interests of the local community and its network and be subject to strong transparency arrangements; and
• ensure effective community and engagement wil local stakeholders including clinicians and the community.

Appointment of Board Members

Members of Metro South's Hospital and Health Board will be appointed by the Minister for Health through a merit-based process. Any health professional or member of the community with the necessary expertise to contribute to running a large and complex health care organisation wass invited to apply.

Chief Executive Officer

In addition to the Board, there will be a new position created called the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This position will be appointed by the Board and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the network. The CEO will be accountable to the Board.

Last Updated: 18 May 2012
Last Reviewed: 18 May 2012