Theatre Operations Manager

LIFE Healthcare Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Theatre Operations Manager to lead and optimize non-clinical processes in the operating theatre. The ideal candidate will manage resources, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. Requirements include a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of operations management experience, preferably in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable.
• Participative and collaborative management style.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre.
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient staff and resource allocation.
• Prepare and manage operating theatre budgets collaboratively.
• Monitor quality assurance programs for non-clinical operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Team management

Conflict resolution

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Operations Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre, focusing on optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth business operations to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care within the theatre complex to achieve the Company & Hospitals strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Function Nursing Facility Life Kingsbury Hospital Position Theatre Operations Manager Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Theatre Operations Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre, focusing on optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth business operations to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care within the theatre complex to achieve the Company & Hospitals strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs

• Resource Management
• Develop and implement strategies for efficient allocation of non-clinical staff, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure optimal utilization of operating theatre resources
• Manage inventory levels and oversee procurement processes for non-clinical supplies and equipment

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage operating theatre budgets in collaboration with the Theatre Manager
• Analyse financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management
• Identify improved efficiency opportunities
• Assist with Value-Based Care initiatives within the operating theatre, with a critical focus on enhancing efficiency.

Process Efficiency

• Analyse current operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for non-clinical activities
• Implement and oversee scheduling systems to maximize theatre utilization
• Collaborate with Theatre Manager and clinical staff to streamline patient flow and reduce turnaround times

Equipment Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of non-clinical equipment
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering for the upkeep of clinical equipment
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve operational efficiency

Compliance and Quality Assurance (non-clinical)

• Ensure compliance of non-clinical processes with relevant healthcare regulations and standards in collaboration with Theatre Manager
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for non-clinical operations
• Coordinate with clinical teams to support overall quality improvement initiatives

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage non-clinical staff in the operating theatre
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and present regular performance reports to Nursing and Hospital Manager in collaboration with Theatre Management
• Liaise with clinical leaders to align business operations with clinical needs
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders including surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management. Previous experience in healthcare setting highly desirable.
• Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead, foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment, which actively promotes a joint performance and value, based culture.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Excellence orientation
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Contact

Chwayita Mpangele

Tel [phone] Email [e-mail] Closing date Friday, August 29, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.