The Department of Administration

Briefly about the department 

The department works to ensure efficient operations through HR and administration of resources, budgeting, filing system and daily operations and procurement of supplies. The department also works with website development and maintenance and technical support. Furthermore, the department works with internal and external communication, to develop strategies and communicate the organization's goals and results to the public, as well as the implementation of guidelines and procedures for legal advice and contract negotiation. 

Main tasks 

The department supports the organization across all departments in areas such as finance, legal matters, facility and archive management, HR, communications, and secretariat functions for the Cancer Registry’s Strategic Advisory Group (SR), Leadership Meeting (LM), and Employee Participation Committee (MU). 

In financial management, the department handles budgeting, accounting, invoice processing, and reporting. It addresses legal issues related to data privacy, contracts, procurement, and general advisory services. The department is also responsible for office support services, including emergency preparedness, fire safety, access control, and overseeing necessary maintenance and service activities. 

In HR, the department manages tasks related to employment relations, recruitment and training processes, wage and health & safety issues, as well as ensuring compliance with laws and guidelines in close collaboration with management and union representatives. Within communications, the department works to enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation through media handling, advisory support, marketing, and the production of informational materials and digital content.