Office of Administrative Management

The Hospital Administrative Officers at the Clinical Center are the link to scientists, physicians, trainees and leadership at the NIH Clinical Center. The efforts of Hospital Administrative Officers help scientists and physicians to perform their clinical research, care for patients and advance the mission of NIH. The HAOs responsibilities include a variety of critical roles helping to navigate, manage and problem solve in areas of finance, personnel, policy, program management and the following.

• Provide advice on internal policies and procedures affecting general administrative functions in the areas of human resources, time and attendance, facilities management, property management, space/logistics, safety and security.

• Identify the need for new processes, procedures, etc. and incorporate into annual plans.

• Plan, develop, formulate, prepare, execute, monitor, and/or forecast organizational budgets.

• Formulate organizational strategies, and communicate annual plans and updates to team members as appropriate.

• Advise on applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures. Analyze desired program plans and procedures against alternatives to develop possible approaches to achieving program objectives. Identify problems requiring changes in current practices.