Nursing Director

Mediclinic Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai is seeking a Director of Nursing and Allied Health to lead clinical services and drive performance across the facility.

The role focuses on quality care, patient safety, operational efficiency, and strategic planning, with collaboration across departments. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of nursing management and a master’s degree, with governance and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse with UAE license or eligible for licensing.
• Minimum 5 years nursing management experience.
• Strong data analysis and budgeting abilities.
• Proficient in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to nursing and allied health teams.
• Ensure quality care and patient safety across the hospital.
• Develop and monitor the nursing strategic plan and KPIs.
• Oversee workforce planning and resource management.
• Foster relationships to enhance patient experience and care integration.
• Support compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Job description

Closing date: 13/07/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Larla Anne Brazil Landicho
Reference number: 71601

Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and manage nursing and allied health services and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the continuous improvement and maintenance of quality care.

To ensure clinical operational efficiency and effectiveness as a strategic imperative.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• To provide strong leadership to the team
• To actively drive ensure compliance to and support a culture of quality care
• To develop implement and monitor the nursing strategic plan to ensure that clinical and operational goals are met
• To actively manage and facilitate patient safety and other risk processes and practices
• Effective workforce planning and resource management to ensure a balance is achieved between clinical quality care and operational efficiency
• Build and maintain sustainable and productive relationships to ensure a high level of patient experience/satisfaction and integrated patient care

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential: Licensed or eligible for licensing as a registered nurse with the relevant Healthcare Authority in the UAE

Desired: Masters Degree in Nursing or other related field e.g. Healthcare Management

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential: At least 5 years nursing management experience as a Unit Manager Duty Manager or Deputy Nursing Director

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Analysing and interpreting data related to quality improvement in clinical care and the overall functioning of the facility
• Application of financial controls within the clinical function of the hospital including compiling and monitoring a budget and managing expenses
• Application of relevant HR policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to assist with nursing and allied health policy development
• Knowledge and understanding of medical-legal processes
• Knowledge of Disaster Management processes
• Nursing and Allied Health functional knowledge
• Application of project management principles
• Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
• Quality improvement processes and the ability to maintain and improve quality standards and ensure that accreditation standards are met
• UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements
• Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Skilled in the application of policies procedures requirements and regulations related to the management and administration of the nursing and allied health function in hospitals

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.

Required Experience:

Director