Theatre Manager (Healthcare)

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare client seeks a Theatre Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with protocols. The successful candidate will have a proven managerial background in theatre settings, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to patient safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity.
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 12/Matric.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock effectively, ensuring compliance and optimizing theatre utilization.
• Develop staffing plans with the nursing team and lead change initiatives.
• Ensure quality systems are maintained, focusing on patient safety.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Communication

Leadership

Customer responsiveness

Education

Post-basic theatre qualification or diploma

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a Theatre Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate the theatre complex in line with critical protocols and the company's strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Post-basic theatre qualification or diploma
• Current registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse
• 5+ years of relevant theatre experience in a managerial capacity
• A relevant management qualification is an advantage
• Effective clinical leadership skills
• Computer literacy

Job Responsibilities

• Manage stock effectively by reviewing inventory control reports and maintaining stock levels
• Implement formulary changes, product conversions, and improvement initiatives
• Communicate with theatre staff and doctors to ensure formulary compliance
• Restrict supplier access into theatre, ensuring procedures are followed
• Optimize theatre utilization through effective scheduling
• Reduce overtime by updating shift schedules and call lists
• Provide strong leadership and support change initiatives
• Develop staffing plans with the nursing team to recruit qualified staff
• Inspire positive work behavior and provide direction in theatre
• Create learning opportunities aligned with staff career goals and succession planning
• Manage performance through regular reviews and reward top performers
• Ensure accurate processing of employee compensation and benefits
• Maintain sound employee relations and compliance with IR policies
• Promote employee wellness and work-life balance
• Build effective relationships with doctors, addressing their needs promptly
• Ensure quality systems are maintained, focusing on patient safety and ISO compliance
• Participate in clinical, operational, and risk management meetings
• Contribute to budgeting and Capex planning

Key Competencies / Skills

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Diversity engagement
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Orientation towards excellence
• Action-oriented approach
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing staff