Team Management
Invite team members and manage roles and permissions.
Team Management
OnLocum allows multiple team members to manage your facility's staffing needs. This guide covers inviting team members, assigning roles, and managing permissions.
Role Types
Administrator
Full access to all features:
| Permission | Access |
|---|---|
| Post shifts | Yes |
| Approve timesheets | Yes |
| View billing | Yes |
| Make payments | Yes |
| Manage team | Yes |
| Organization settings | Yes |
| View reports | Yes |
| Delete account | Yes |
Best for: Facility owners, office managers, HR directors
Manager
Day-to-day operational access:
| Permission | Access |
|---|---|
| Post shifts | Yes |
| Approve timesheets | Yes |
| View billing | Yes (read-only) |
| Make payments | No |
| Manage team | No |
| Organization settings | No |
| View reports | Yes |
| Delete account | No |
Best for: Shift supervisors, department heads, charge nurses
Viewer
Read-only access:
| Permission | Access |
|---|---|
| Post shifts | No |
| Approve timesheets | No |
| View billing | No |
| Make payments | No |
| Manage team | No |
| Organization settings | No |
| View reports | Yes (limited) |
| Delete account | No |
Best for: Auditors, compliance officers, external stakeholders
Note
Custom roles can be created for enterprise accounts. Contact support to discuss your specific permission requirements.
Inviting Team Members
Step-by-Step Invitation
- Go to Settings > Team
- Click Invite Team Member
- Enter their details:
- Email address
- Full name
- Role (Admin, Manager, or Viewer)
- Department (optional)
- Add a personal message (optional)
- Click Send Invitation
Invitation Process
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Sent | Email delivered with invitation link |
| Pending | User has 7 days to accept |
| Accepted | User creates account and joins team |
| Expired | Invitation expires after 7 days |
Resending Invitations
If someone hasn't accepted:
- Go to Settings > Team > Pending
- Find the invitation
- Click Resend
- Or click Cancel to revoke the invitation
Bulk Invitations
For multiple team members:
- Click Bulk Invite
- Upload CSV file with:
- Name
- Role
- Or paste emails (one per line)
- Assign default role
- Send all invitations
Permission Levels
Detailed Permissions
Shift Management
| Action | Admin | Manager | Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create shifts | Yes | Yes | No |
| Edit shifts | Yes | Yes | No |
| Cancel shifts | Yes | Yes | No |
| View shifts | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Assign workers | Yes | Yes | No |
Timesheet Management
| Action | Admin | Manager | Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| View timesheets | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Approve timesheets | Yes | Yes | No |
| Edit hours | Yes | Yes | No |
| Dispute timesheets | Yes | Yes | No |
Worker Management
| Action | Admin | Manager | Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| View worker profiles | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Add to float pool | Yes | Yes | No |
| Block workers | Yes | Yes | No |
| Direct invitations | Yes | Yes | No |
Financial Management
| Action | Admin | Manager | Viewer |
|---|---|---|---|
| View invoices | Yes | View only | No |
| Make payments | Yes | No | No |
| Download invoices | Yes | Yes | No |
| View spending reports | Yes | Yes | No |
Department-Based Permissions
Limit access to specific departments:
- Go to Settings > Team
- Click on a team member
- Under Department Access, select:
- All Departments - Full facility access
- Specific Departments - Choose which departments
- Save changes
Tip
Use department-based permissions for charge nurses or department supervisors who should only manage their unit's staffing.
Managing Team Members
Viewing Your Team
Go to Settings > Team to see:
- All active team members
- Their roles
- Last active date
- Department access
- Pending invitations
Editing Roles
To change someone's role:
- Go to Settings > Team
- Click on the team member's name
- Select new role from dropdown
- Click Save Changes
- They'll receive an email notification
Removing Team Members
To remove access:
- Go to Settings > Team
- Find the team member
- Click Remove
- Confirm removal
- Access is revoked immediately
Warning
Removed team members lose all access immediately. Any shifts they created remain active; any pending approvals should be reassigned.
Transferring Ownership
To transfer Administrator ownership:
- Current Admin goes to Settings > Team
- Click Transfer Ownership
- Select the new Admin
- Confirm with your password
- Ownership transfers immediately
- You become a Manager (can be changed by new Admin)
Activity Logs
Tracking Team Actions
Monitor what your team is doing:
- Go to Settings > Activity Log
- View chronological list of actions:
- Who did it
- What they did
- When it happened
- Affected items
Logged Activities
Actions tracked include:
- Shifts created, edited, cancelled
- Workers approved or declined
- Timesheets approved or disputed
- Team members added or removed
- Settings changed
- Payments made
Filtering the Log
Filter activities by:
- Team member
- Action type
- Date range
- Department
Exporting Logs
Download activity logs:
- Set your filters
- Click Export
- Choose format (CSV or PDF)
- Download file
Best Practices
Role Assignment
- Minimize Admins - Only 1-2 people need full access
- Use Managers for daily ops - Most team members need this level
- Viewers for oversight - Finance, compliance, external stakeholders
- Review regularly - Remove access when people leave
Security Recommendations
- Unique accounts - No shared logins
- Strong passwords - Enforce password requirements
- Two-factor authentication - Enable 2FA for all Admins
- Regular audits - Review team list quarterly
- Immediate revocation - Remove access when roles change
Onboarding New Team Members
When adding someone new:
- Start with appropriate role (not Admin)
- Assign department access if needed
- Send training resources:
- This documentation
- Internal policies
- Contact for questions
- Review their activity initially
- Adjust permissions as needed
Off-boarding Team Members
When someone leaves:
- Remove their account immediately
- Reassign any pending tasks
- Review their recent activity
- Update any shared resources
- Document the change
Multi-Facility Team Management
Organization-Level Teams
For organizations with multiple facilities:
- Organization Admins - Manage all facilities
- Facility Admins - Manage single facility
- Cross-Facility Managers - Access multiple facilities
Centralized vs. Distributed
Choose your structure:
| Approach | Best For |
|---|---|
| Centralized | Small organizations, tight control |
| Distributed | Large organizations, local autonomy |
| Hybrid | Medium organizations, balanced control |
Managing Across Facilities
Organization admins can:
- View all facility teams
- Move team members between facilities
- Set organization-wide policies
- Generate consolidated reports
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
"User didn't receive invitation"
- Check spam folder
- Verify email address
- Resend invitation
- Try alternative email
"Cannot access certain features"
- Check role assignment
- Verify department access
- Contact Admin to adjust permissions
"Account locked"
- Too many failed login attempts
- Contact Admin or support to unlock
- Reset password
Getting Help
For team management issues:
- In-app: Settings > Help
- Email: support@onlocum.com
- Phone: +254 XXX XXX XXX
Frequently Asked Questions
How many team members can I add?
Standard accounts: 10 team members Business accounts: 50 team members Enterprise accounts: Unlimited
Can I have multiple Admins?
Yes, you can have multiple Administrators. However, we recommend limiting Admin access to essential personnel.
Do team members need the mobile app?
The mobile app is optional. All team functions are available on the web dashboard.
Can I see who approved a specific shift?
Yes, the activity log shows which team member took each action.
Next Steps
- Posting Shifts - Create effective listings
- Worker Vetting - Understand verification
- Dashboard Analytics - Track your metrics