Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Unit, Maternal and Child Health Care

Mediclinic Middle East; Al Ain; On-site; AED 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Middle East in Abu Dhabi seeks a senior midwifery/nursing leader to guide a dedicated team in patient-centric, evidence-based care. You will ensure clinical standards, drive quality and maintain positive patient experiences through staff development and proactive resource management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Midwifery with 3–5 years’ senior experience (private hospital preferred) and fluency in relevant regulatory frameworks and practice. A Master’s degree is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in midwifery or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated experience in senior midwifery/nursing roles.
• Knowledge of UAE healthcare regulations and DoH Abu Dhabi standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team for patient-centric care.
• Ensure evidence-based nursing practices and clinical standards.
• Develop staff and foster a positive patient experience.
• Manage resources cost-effectively to support safe care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing process

Presentation skills

UAE Labour Law

MS Office

Cost management

Nursing practice

Meeting management

Quality governance

Risk management

Clinical procedures

Stock control

DoH Abu Dhabi regs

Workforce planning

PROMPT training

BFHI standards

Obstetric emergencies

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery

Master of Science in Midwifery/Nursing or related Healthcare field

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

To lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

1. To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team
2. To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
3. To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement
4. To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care
5. To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement
6. To lead obstetric emergency preparedness and response across the unit, ensuring the team is drilled, competent and ready to manage clinical emergencies at any time
7. To plan and manage capacity, staffing and patient flow proactively in response to growing unit activity, escalating and adapting resourcing as demand changes

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Essential: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery

Desired: Master of Science in Midwifery/Nursing or related Healthcare field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Essential: At least 3-5 years’ senior midwifery/nursing experience, preferably in a private hospital

Desired: 5-10 years senior midwifery 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
• Strong obstetric emergency management skills, including PROMPT (Practical Obstetric Multi-Professional Training) course delivery and facilitation
• Working knowledge of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) standards and their implementation in clinical practice
• Up to date knowledge of Department of Health (DoH) Abu Dhabi regulations, standards and licensing requirements
• Advanced CTG interpretation skills and perinatal safety standards
• Change management and capacity planning skills to support a high-activity and expanding service