Nurse Manager

Employment; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment in Doha seeks an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations within a ward/department at its Doha facility. This senior clinical leadership role combines strong people-management with a proven track record of driving quality, safety and operational performance in acute or specialist care.

You will provide day-to-day leadership of the nursing team, ensure safe staffing, oversee evidence-based patient care, manage the unit budget and drive quality, safety, and governance

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–7 years post-registration nursing experience; 2–3 years in a management/supervisory role.
• Current, unrestricted nursing registration; eligible for QCHP licensing.
• Experience in rostering, budgeting, staff development and performance management.
• Excellent communication; English required; Arabic advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the nursing team with safe staffing and rostering.
• Oversee delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care aligned with policy and standards (e.g., JCI).
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management and CPD for nursing staff.
• Monitor quality, safety indicators and infection control; drive audits and compliance with regulations.
• Manage unit budget and resources; liaise with physicians and hospital leadership.
• Participate in committees, accreditation prep and strategic planning; provide on-call coverage.

Skills

People leadership

Staff rostering

Budget management

Quality & safety governance

English proficiency

Arabic language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Management (advantage)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations within a [ward/unit/department] in its Doha facility. This is a senior clinical leadership position for a nursing professional who combines strong people-management skills with a track record of driving quality, safety and operational performance in an acute or specialist care setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of the nursing team, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix and effective rostering.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care in line with hospital policy and international nursing standards (e.g. JCI). Act as a clinical and professional role model, supporting staff development, mentorship and competency assessment. Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management and continuing professional development for nursing staff within the unit. Monitor and drive key quality and safety indicators, including infection control, incident reporting, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes. Manage the unit's budget, resources and supplies in collaboration with hospital administration. Ensure compliance with QCHP regulations, Ministry of Public Health requirements and hospital accreditation standards. Lead on policy and protocol development, audits and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Liaise closely with physicians, allied health professionals and hospital leadership to coordinate patient care and resolve operational issues. Handle patient and family concerns, escalations and complaints professionally and in a timely manner. Participate in hospital-wide committees, accreditation preparation and strategic planning as required. Provide leadership cover and participate in an on-call/rotational management schedule as required.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent; Master's degree in Nursing, Health Management or related field an advantage.
• Minimum of [5-7] years' post-registration nursing experience, including at least [2-3] years in a management or supervisory role. Current, unrestricted nursing registration/licence in country of origin (e.g. NMC, CORU, AHPRA or equivalent). Eligible for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) - Ministry of Public Health, Qatar. Demonstrated experience in staff leadership, rostering, budgeting and performance management. Strong working knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety frameworks and accreditation standards (e.g. JCI, CBAHI). Excellent communication, conflict-resolution and stakeholder-management skills. Good command of spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage but not essential. Willingness to relocate to Qatar and undertake all visa, medical and licensing formalities.

Desirable

• Experience working in a GCC or Middle Eastern healthcare setting.
• Specialist certification relevant to the unit (e.g. critical care, emergency, perioperative).
• BLS/ACLS certification; formal leadership or management qualification.

Licensing & Relocation Support

• Full support is provided throughout the QCHP licensing process, including Data Flow verification, document attestation and visa sponsorship. The client's HR and recruitment team will guide successful candidates through each step, from offer through to relocation and onboarding in Doha.