Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
Chris Barber GAICD, MBA, FCHSM, CHE currently serves on the Adelaide University Alumni Transition Advisory Group and holds the position of Treasurer for the ACHSM SA State Branch Council, where Barber is also a Fellow and Certified Health Executive. Chris has extensive experience in health service management, currently managing Corporate Service Operations and leading financial performance programs at SA Health. Additionally, Chris has held various managerial roles at SA Health, including Commissioning Manager and Manager of Consumer Experience, contributing to significant projects such as the decommissioning of the Royal Adelaide Hospital. With a strong academic background, including an MBA from the University of South Australia and a BSc from Flinders University, Chris is well-equipped to lead initiatives that enhance health service delivery and community engagement.
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Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
Welcome to the ACHSM Linked in page. Here you will find information specific to news and professional development events that the College organises for health service managers. You can also follow our discussion group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Australasian-College-Health-Service-Management-4043485/about The Australasian College of Health Service Management (‘The College’) is the peak professional body for health managers in Australasia and brings together health leaders to learn, network and share ideas. The mission of the college is to recognise, develop and support effective health leadership and management to deliver quality services and improve health and wellbeing by: - providing the best professional development and networking opportunities for health managers - advocating for and promoting the health management profession - recognising the achievements of health service managers - promoting innovation and excellence. The College is an incorporated not-for-profit charity with approximately 2500 members and plays an important role in the health system. It is well known that the quality of management and leadership in the health system has a substantial and tangible effect on patient outcomes and experiences, healthcare costs and the satisfaction of the health workforce. The College plays an integral role in creating, developing and supporting the leaders and managers of the health system with a view to create better health for all. Our Vision Better leadership. Healthier communities. Our Mission Recognise, develop and support effective health leadership and management to deliver quality services and improve health and wellbeing. Goals - Develop and support health leaders and managers. - Promote the profession of health and community leadership and management. - Ensure a sustainable and vibrant College for the future.