Unit Manager

Unit Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Unit Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Audit all patient files to ensure adherence to clinical and management principles;
  • Ensure SANC scope of practice guidelines are adhered to;
  • Manage operational costs in line with the set budget;
  • Facilitate and provide training for team members ensuring adherence to the required level of standards;
  • Enforce IPC initiatives;
  • Sponsor and drive the implementation of the patient satisfaction survey in the unit;
  • Identify operational risks and trends and implement corrective action;
  • Demonstrate visible management in line with the Company’s values, operating model and business strategy;
  • Coach, mentor and lead the team as well as one’s own professional development;
  • Oversee processes in the unit and escalate any areas of concern to the relevant parties;
  • Build and Maintain productive work relationshipswith all stakeholders through effective and continuous communication;
  • Drive stock management processes;
  • Decision Making: Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences;
  • Managing Self: Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting.

Requirements:

  • Performance Development: The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives;
  • Taking Action: Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking;
  • Leading and Managing Change: The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty;
  • Coaching Others: The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching;
  • Appropriate 3-year Business and/or Commercial Qualification;
  • Diploma/Degree in General Nursing Science;
  • PET Blow Moulding, PET Injection Moulding experience required;
  • Qualification in Nursing Management advantageous;
  • Knowledgeable about production & budget planning;
  • Must have 5 years or more experience as a Senior Registered Professional Nurse in a clinical environment and / or experience as a Unit Manager;
  • Valid drivers’ licence and own transport;
  • Registration with SANC;
  • Experience in Private Health Sector;
  • N6 Qualified Artisan Electrical;
  • Minimum 2 years experience in FMCG environment.