Unit Manager – Labour & Delivery

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To lead and manage the nursing team in the Labour Ward for the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team.
To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards.
To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement.
To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care.
To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION
Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery
UAE license or eligibility as Registered Midwife.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Essential: At least 5 years’ senior midwifery in a hospital setting.
Desired: 5-10 years senior midwifery experience.
Managerial experience.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation).
Presentation Skills.
UAE Labour Law.
Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
Cost management principles.
Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice).
Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively.
Quality management and governance standards and best practice.
Risk management principles, systems and best practice.
Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures.
Stock control principles and management.
UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements.
Workforce planning and scheduling.

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program. If you wish to grow with us, apply now and become a part of the Mediclinic Middle East Family.

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