Unit Manager – Medical
Mediclinic Group
Closing date: 19/01/2026
Reference number: 65772
Location: Mediclinic Windhoek, Windhoek, Namibia
Recruiter: Rika Beuke
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
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Continuous improvement and quality assurance methodologies
Financial management
Healthcare industry
Human resource processes including employee relations
Infection prevention and control
Management of staff productivity
Nursing functional knowledge
Patient complaint management
Relevant nursing legislation

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.
Please note: if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.
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