Unit Manager - Obstetrics

Mediclinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Cape Gate in Brackenfell, Cape Town, South Africa, seeks an experienced Unit Manager for a nursing ward to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. You will lead the unit staff, manage human and other resources, oversee clinical quality and risk management, and ensure budget adherence and optimal resource use in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires a Professional Nurse qualification with a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited

Qualifications

• 5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital
• 2 years of leadership experience in a hospital
• Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or Accredited Management Qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing for perioperative management (if managing a specialist unit)

5 years of leadership experience in a hospital (if not holding a Postgraduate Diploma)

Job description

Mediclinic Cape Gate| Brackenfell, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 12/11/2026
Number of positions: 1
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Unit Manager manages a specific nursing unit, e.g. a surgical ward, to ensure safe patient care and a positive client experience. They further manage human and other resources to ensure that staff are engaged and processes are optimised.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure safe patient care by meeting set clinical quality standards according to company policies and procedures
• Manage and mitigate clinical risks in the unit
• Lead and manage the staff in the unit
• Manage the unit's operational and capital expenses according to financial and budget guidelines and ensure optimal utilisation of resources
• Manage and actively contribute to a positive client experience in the hospital
• Support the achievement of interdepartmental outcomes
• Manage key stakeholder relations

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Professional Nurse qualification, and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management or an Accredited Management Qualification OR 5 years of leadership experience in a hospital, and

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)

DESIRED EDUCATION:

N/A

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

5 years of Professional Nurse experience in a hospital

2 years of leadership experience in a hospital

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Auditing and accreditation processes
• Clinical risk management
• Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
• Human resource processes including employee relations
• Infection prevention and control
• Management of staff productivity
• Nursing functional knowledge

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.