EHL Management Services
Dubai, UAE
Ref: MP200-41
The Role
Nursing Director, The City Hospital, Dubai
• Provide leadership and direction for the Nursing Department, including oversight and mentoring of Senior Nursing staff
• Participate as a part of the Senior Management Team, and contribute to the strategic planning of the Hospital
• Actively promote a positive image of the group and nursing as a profession
• Ensure that a system of Preceptorship is implemented, that plans are instigated, and that outcomes/developments are reviewed on a monthly basis
• Ensure that the clinical competence of nursing staff is regularly evaluated and monitored as per best practices
• Ensure that Succession Planning and staff development needs are identified and addressed according to agreed processes and systems
• Develop and oversee the implementation and maintenance of a system of continuous development for all staff within the Department
• Ensure that Patient Care is rendered following the guidelines of the International Patient Safety Goals, evidence based practice and clinical pathways; and ensure that patient rights are adhered to
• Ensure that EHL standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to
• Oversee the formulation of budgets according to operational requirements, and ensure that the capital, operational and personnel budgets of allocated units and wards are managed
• Ensure that outcomes of the different supportive service departments are reviewed through liaison with appropriate management staff
• Create, promote and encourage a positive work environment, with a focus on a team approach, in all areas of the Hospital
Requirements
• Qualified Registered Nurse – Licensed as a Registered Nurse / Midwife according to the UAE requirements. Licensed in the country of origin (as applicable)
• Masters in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is an advantage (extensive related work history with a relevant qualification will also be considered)
• General nursing experience of 15 years, of which a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role is essential
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship skills, as they relate to a medical setting
• Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, hospital planning processes
• Demonstrated ability to develop, allocate, and track budgets for different departments
• Demonstrated professional maturity and decision making abilities
• Well developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
• The ability to work well within a team
• Able to promote excellence in patient care through mentoring and quality management.
• English language proficiency is a must and Arabic language skills would be definitely an advantage
• Good computer skills
About the Company
EHL is a healthcare management company, a joint venture between the listed South African private hospital group Medi-Clinic, the Dubai-based Varkey Group and General Electric. Medi-Clinic is one of the largest private hospital groups in the world with extensive interests in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland and Dubai.
Established in 1984, EHL formerly called Welcare World — focused from the outset on meeting and exceeding international standards in healthcare, providing both existing and prospective facilities with the best in consultancy services and operational expertise. Today, the group operates and manages some of the most successful and trusted healthcare facilities in the region. These facilities in Dubai include Welcare Hospital, The City Hospital, Welcare Clinic Mirdif, Welcare Clinic Al Qusais, Emirates Diagnostic Clinic and Welcare Ambulatory Care Centre.