Hospital management is concerned with the efficiency and cost effectiveness of all levels of health service. With the tremendous growth in the healthcare/hospital industry there are sufficient job opportunities for Hospital Managers in India and abroad.

The work of a hospital manager involves administration, managing and maintaining equipment, management of the medical staff and day-to-day medical activities, financial planning, operations of the hospital etc. They try to bring about economy in the use of supplies, facilities and human resources of the hospital.

The Hospital Manager's role differs according to the size of the organization. In a smaller, medical or health care center, they have to handle day-to-day administrative work, which may involve billing, maintenance, equipment supply etc. and also work closely with doctors, in group practice and decision-making. But large-scale organizations may require the services of a manager in key aspects as well. Hospital administrators have to co-ordinate between the various departments of the hospital and have to ensure that all equipments are functional. They are responsible for hiring non-medical staff, maintenance of hospital services, security, building the hospital brand, marketing, accounts, financial operations, planning and control for continuous supply of materials, management of the research and clinical work etc.