Healthcare
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Observe, learn, and apply effective leadership skills to achieve executive level perspective of the organization as a whole.
Self-Awareness
Professional strengths
I am a problem solver and takes necessary actions for remedy through effective leadership. I face challenges by thinking outside the box in which situations requiring immediate action, leadership and being a team player allowed me to collaborate and work with people to come up with creative solutions
I utilize my knowledge and learned capabilities to enhance my professional skills in order to contribute to organizational success.
Personal strengths
Optimism is one of my strongest qualities, which allowed me to see things on a positive perspective despite several challenges at hand. Optimism also allows me to foresee success by insinuating positive outlook not only on myself, but also to the people that I work with.
I am people person, and constant engagement with others allow me to learn from them and also to enhance my social skills that is essential for an industry that deals with people situation on a regular basis.
Professional weaknesses
I believe that my professional weakness is my insufficient knowledge in areas of where technology is an essential. This means I need to work more on technical skills by engaging myself in tasks that will allow me to be more acquainted with tools such as unfamiliar computer software.
Lack of professional network is also a considerable weakness that limit my growth in the organization in terms of exploring outside opportunities for the organization that can be addressed by becoming more acquainted with various individuals, which is an opportunity that I can get upon working in the organization.
Personal weaknesses
I get to be very critical with very little details even in my personal affairs. This attitude creates unnecessary pressure that I should eradicate in order to be effective in my assumed responsibilities.
I become assertive regarding my thoughts and personal opinions about certain things, which I believe could create a tension with people around me, hence, such attitude will change or at least learn to be more assertive in appropriate situations.
As a potential employee I have the professional strength to tackle challenges that I believe would be mutually beneficial for the organization and me. Being able to able difficult situation trough leadership and excellent social and communication skills are important attributes of an employee in the healthcare sector. In terms of personal strength, being optimistic creates an positive attitude that can be shared to the people that I work with and that would also allow me to see things ahead with positivity and enthusiasm. On the other hand, certain weaknesses had to be addressed, which are inadequacy in advanced technical skills, lack of professional network around me for added professional support. However, these professional weaknesses can be addressed trough continuous learning and enhancement of essential skills that will allow me to be more acquainted with various people in my field of profession. In addition, personal weaknesses such as overly assertive and overly critical about simple things can be changed by emphasizing positive outlook drawn from my strengths and learn to adapt more to every social and professional environment.
After being accepted in the healthcare junior management position, my next goal is to be promoted to the senior management with new and greater opportunities for professional growth
Display ethical and equitable behavior in the organization
Commit to sound leadership practices, serves a primary resource for learning and development for non-senior peers, commit to improvements of professional service, and acknowledge codes of conduct (IHF, 2015)
Compensation requirements
Salary between $46,000 to 67,000 depending on years of experience, professional background, and academic attainment (Payscale, N.D.).
Basic health and insurance benefits including pension
Company culture
An organization that values positive attitude and values respect towards the colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders (Punke, 2013)
The healthcare industry and the organizations operating within the industry exhibit a strong sense of professionalism and attention to service quality.
Compromises
Self-management regarding behavioral issues is a significant factor to achieve leadership effectiveness in the healthcare sector.
Gap analysis, plan, and execution
Credentials
Degree in Healthcare Management
Responsibilities
Create, plan, manage, and execute projects
Training and development of staff, develop goals for strategic growth, and ensure care of facilities, manpower, assets, and finances (Locsin, 2014).
Accomplishments (personal and professional)
Completed professional leadership trainings and organizational leadership
Completed necessary academic requirements
Career management gaps (lacking credentials)
Skills enhancement in advanced technological tools for healthcare management and operations is a must to increase competitiveness (Purnell, 1999).
Significant years of professional experience in the chosen profession.
Personal marketing
Resume (must be accomplished by the client as it requires personal inputs and details)
Cover letter (must be accomplished by the client as it requires personal inputs and details).
Networking
Join professional groups both online example is LinkedIn
Stay connected with professionals within the field of healthcare to gain acquaintances with the key individuals in the industry
Interviewing techniques and skills
Two-way exploration technique, which allow both parties to determine if the candidate is a good fit for the organization and the job (Simonds, 2013).
Asking question that sounds personal instead of directly attributed to the job enables the interviewer to gain insights about the attitudes and perspectives of the candidate that are essential to becoming an effective employee.
Periodic career audit
How often will you evaluate career plan – Evaluating a career plan involves reviewing the strengths and weakness and compare that with the current achievements to determine gaps, which should be done annually.
What influences or affects career plans
Most of the time, unforeseen circumstances can have significant impact towards career plans encompassing sudden changes that are not part of the original plan. Factors affecting or influence career plan includes, peer pressure to take a different direction, availability of opportunities, financial decline, or inadequacies in skills and capabilities, life roles, and social and economic conditions.
My professional goal involves acquiring a career in the healthcare sector, preferably within the management capabilities. Within this capacity that I aim to develop and enhance code of ethics, philosophy, and set of values that will foster excellence in the healthcare industry, to develop comprehensive training and education opportunities, and enhance leadership skills. I am aiming for a position in the management sector more specifically as a junior management assistant. For this position, I would be able to practice the skills that I currently possess, such as organizing and leading a team within the organization where leadership would be instrumental. On the other hand, technical skills still require further enhancing as modernity in healthcare operations management encompasses the use of more advanced technological tools, which I still yet to master. In order to achieve the described goals, it is best to engage more in the learning process within the work environment in order to equip myself with better skills. In addition, actively participating in skills, enhancing activities and training would greatly improve the gaps that I feel needs addressing. In order to address the perceived gaps both in the professional and personal competencies, getting a job in organizations such as hospitals and government health agencies will enable me to be an improvement because of the competitive environment in the said organizations. In terms of the benefits that my career plan can provide, it serves as a guiding compass towards achieving my career goals and future professional success. Furthermore, the outlined plan is essential in keeping me inspired to do better and achieve more.
References
IHF,. (2015). Leadership Competenciesfor Health Services Managers. Sydney: International Hospital Federation. Retrieved from https://www.ihf-fih.org/resources/pdf/Leadership_Competencies_for_Healthcare_Services_Managers.pdf
Payscale,. Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Health Care Administration Degree Salary, Average Salaries | PayScale. Payscale.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016, from http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Degree=Bachelor_of_Science_(BS_%2F_BSc),_Health_Care_Administration/Salary
Punke, H. (2013). Developing a Culture-Based Workforce: Top Healthcare Workplaces Share Best Practices. Beckershospitalreview.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016, from http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/developing-a-culture-based-workforce-top-healthcare-workplaces-share-best-practices.html
Purnell, L. (1999). Health care managers' and administrators' roles, functions, and responsibilities. Nurs Adm Q, 23(3), 26-37. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10363017
Simonds, L. (2013). Interview Techniques for Effective Hiring | TIME.com. TIME.com. Retrieved 30 May 2016, from http://business.time.com/2013/10/09/interview-techniques-for-effective-hiring/
