Pediatric Manager Inpatient

King's College; Dubai; On-site; AED 446,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

King's College in Dubai seeks a Paediatric Manager to lead nursing and operations for the Paediatric Service line, including PICU/HDU, Liver Transplant, IP/OPD, and satellite clinics. The role reports to DCNO and collaborates with Clinical Directors to deliver high-quality patient care and efficient pathways.

Responsibilities include guiding staff, achieving financial and KPI targets, risk management, and governance across paediatric services, with focus on staff development and patient-centred

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Current valid DHA nursing licence or eligibility for DHA registration.
• Minimum five years’ recent experience of managing a team of Nurses.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills.
• Demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical nursing leadership across Paediatric services.
• Lead and manage Paediatric division operations and staff.
• Ensure service targets: financial, activity, quality, workforce; develop service strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nursing skills

Staff development

Education

BSc Nursing

DHA license

5+ years management experience

Job description

Reporting to the DCNO, of Women’s and Children’s services, the Paediatric Manager is responsible for providing a high level of leadership management to the nursing and operations of the Paediatric Service line, to ensure clinical and operational processes are developed and implemented within Paediatric ICU and HDU, Paediatric Liver Transplant Program, Paediatric Inpatients, Paediatric Outpatients, and our satellite schools’ clinics.

Responsibilities

• The Paediatric Manager is responsible for providing a high level of leadership management to the nursing and operations of the Paediatric Service line, to ensure clinical and operational processes are developed and implemented within Paediatric ICU and HDU, Paediatric Liver Transplant Program, Paediatric Inpatients, Paediatric Outpatients, and our satellite schools’ clinics.
• The Paediatric Manager is responsible for providing professional management support to the Paediatric Service Line, working collaboratively with the Clinical Directors and Head of Department for Paediatrics.
• The Paediatric Manager will provide operational management of the PICU, Paediatric Liver Transplant, Paediatric IP and Paediatric OPD and school services including the delivery of performance against financial, activity, quality and workforce targets as well as supporting the development and delivery of service strategy, staff engagement, organisational development, and the management of risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical nursing leadership across the designated OPD Institute, acting as a role model for professional practice, clinical standards, and patient-centred care.
• Lead and manage the service within the Paediatric division, whilst sustaining effective working relationships with consultant medical staff, and the nursing team ensuring that the operational requirement of the service is effectively managed and coordinated.
• Lead, manage, motivate, and develop staff within the Paediatric Service to effectively engage staff maintain the highest level of staff morale and create a climate within the services that is evidenced by high standards and openness.
• To develop patient-focused services, identifying future financial, capital and workforce requirements and ensuring that contractual and performance targets are met.
• To work with clinical colleagues in a shared-governance model, to establish and monitor protocols of care provision to deliver efficient and effective care pathways which improve patient outcomes and reduce lengths of stay.
• Undertake appraisal for own direct reports and ensure personal development plans are identified and implemented.
• Review all patient feedback and ensure KPIs are monitored as set by the Chief Nursing Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• Current valid DHA nursing licence or eligibility for DHA registration.
• Minimum five years’ recent experience of managing a team of Nurses
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills by guiding, supporting, and managing the team, including overseeing team performance evaluations to ensure effective collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.

Job Info

• Job Identification 378
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 08/26/2026, 07:12 AM
• Apply Before 09/26/2026, 07:12 AM
• Locations One Tower, 19th Floor, Office 1901, Dubai, AE