Unit Head

Peergrowth Consultancy Co.; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare consultancy firm is seeking a Unit Head to oversee the daily operations of a hospital unit in Dubai, ensuring excellence in patient care and administrative efficiency. The ideal candidate will manage a diverse team, maintain high standards of quality, and comply with healthcare regulations. Candidates should have 7-10 years of healthcare experience, including leadership roles, along with strong problem-solving skills and a background in nursing or healthcare administration. This position offers opportunities to enhance team performance and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-10 years of healthcare experience, including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage teams in a high-pressure clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations, patient safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and administrative operations to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of nurses and physicians.
• Ensure timely and compassionate patient care and monitor outcomes.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with standards.
• Assist in preparing unit budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Identify training needs and ensure professional development for team members.
• Liaise with other departments to coordinate care and improve workflows.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team management

Patient care oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

The Unit Head is responsible for overseeing the daytoday operations of a designated hospital unit ensuring the highest standards of patient care clinical excellence and administrative efficiency. This role involves leadership team management quality assurance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of services aligned with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership:

• Manage and supervise daily clinical and administrative operations of the unit to ensure efficient patient flow safety and quality of care.

Staff Management:

• Lead mentor and evaluate a team of nurses physicians and support staff. Handle workforce planning shift scheduling and performance reviews.

Patient Care Oversight:

• Ensure timely and compassionate care is delivered; monitor patient outcomes and satisfaction. Address and resolve patient concerns promptly.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with healthcare standards hospital protocols and national accreditation requirements. Drive quality improvement initiatives.

Budgeting and Resource Allocation:

• Assist in preparing unit budgets monitor expenditures and ensure optimal use of resources and medical supplies.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs and ensure continuous professional development for all team members.

Communication & Coordination:

• Liaise with other hospital departments to coordinate care manage referrals and improve interdepartmental workflows.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Nursing Healthcare Administration or equivalent (Masters preferred).
• Clinical background with minimum 710 years of healthcare experience including 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to manage teams in a highpressure clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of hospital operations patient safety and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership problemsolving and communication skills.