Unit Manager

A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager based at Life The Crompton Hospital reporting to Viloshnee Ponnan, Nursing Manager.

The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Effective financial management – Cost-effective management of resources:

• Delivery of cost-effective, quality nursing care.
• Optimal and efficient human resource utilization as per agreed budgetary parameters.
• Optimal product utilization including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and sundries.

Effective clinical leadership to deliver quality care benchmarked against international standards for quality and safety:

• Manage Patient Experience, Clinical Outcomes, and Safety (Patient and Employee) outcomes.
• Manage Customer complaints and adverse events according to policy.

Effective people management – retaining employees through leadership and empowerment (including internal and external stakeholder - relationships):

• Effective recruitment and promotion of staff aligned to performance and diversity strategy.
• Retain employees through leadership and empowerment and manage staff turnover.

Effective visible leadership to grow the business

• Delivery of market leading evidenced based clinical care.
• Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimizes business growth.

• Degree or Diploma in nursing
• Current registration with SANC
• Relevant experience in nursing to meet the critical outputs
• Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Market Related

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to ***email_hidden*** by close of business on 21st June 2026.