Finance
The Finance Directorate is one of the supporting functions of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS), providing financial advice and support to budget holders and Managers. The main function is to ensure the financial resources are applied efficiently and effectively for the benefit of patient care.
The Finance Department is responsible for such areas:
- Financial Accounts;
- Management Accounts;
- Financial Procedures;
- Internal Audit;
- Processing transactions, invoices from suppliers, travel and expense claim forms, salary payments;
- Annual Report and Accounts;
- Procurement of Contracts with suppliers in conjunction with Regional Supplies Services;
- Information Technology.
The Directorate is headed by Mrs Sharon McCue, Director of Finance with Mr Paul Nicholson in the Assistant Director of Finance role.
The Finance Directorate is further supported by 13 staff.
IT
Our vision is to provide effective management of Information Technology as a tool for the improvment of efficiency within the Service and it's Departments.
Our Functions
- Develop and maintain the effective and efficient operation of computer based systems within the Service.
- Install and commission computer network systems
- Develop suitable policies and procedures in line with current legislative guidelines
- Represent the Service in all Forums on IT related issues
- Provide a point of contact on all IT related issues
- Assess the impact of new systems and solutions on current IT infrastructure
Stores
This section is currently under development.
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