Unit Manager - Paediatric ICU

August 26, 2026

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS <ul><li>Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures</li><li>Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit</li><li>Lead and manage the staff in the unit</li><li>Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources</li><li>Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital</li><li>Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes</li><li>Manage key stakeholder relations </li></ul>Required Education ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit. DESIRED EDUCATION: N/A Required Experience ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital DESIRED EXPERIENCE: N/A Required Job Skills And Knowledge <ul><li>Auditing and accreditation processes</li><li>Clinical risk management</li><li>Computer literate (Microsoft Office)</li><li>Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies</li><li>Financial management</li><li>Healthcare industry</li><li>Human resource processes including employee relations</li><li>Infection prevention and control</li><li>Management of staff productivity</li><li>Nursing functional knowledge</li><li>Patient complaint management</li><li>Relevant nursing legislation</li></ul>

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