Mediclinic is recruiting an Unit Manager: Medical Ward, in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- To lead a quality and safe patient care experience that meets the set clinical standards through the optimal management of human and organisational resources within a structured unit
Duties
- Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
- Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
- Lead and manage the staff in the unit
- Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
- Manage and actively contribute to a positive patient experience in the hospital
- Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
- Manage key stakeholder relations
Requisites
- Required Education:
- Essential Education:
- 3 or 4-year Diploma or 4 year Degree in Nursing; Postgraduate qualification in the unit’s specialist area (if relevant)
- Desired Education:
- Nursing education qualification; Nursing management qualification
- Essential Minimum Experience:
- At least 5 years professional nursing experience in a hospital; 2-3 years leadership experience in a hospital
- Desired Experience:
- Infection Prevention and Control; Clinical Facilitation
- Required Job Skills and Knowledge:
- Auditing and accreditation processes
- Clinical risk management
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
- Financial management
- Healthcare industry
- Human resource processes including employee relations
- Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
- Management of staff productivity
- Nursing functional knowledge
- Patient complaint management
- Relevant nursing legislation
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted