Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Unit, Maternal and Child Health Care

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Closing date: 22/10/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name:Elgera Guadalquiver
Reference number: 73611
Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital| Al Ain | United Arab Emirates

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

- To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team
- To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards
- To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement
- To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care
- To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery or equivalent

Desired: Master of Science in Midwifery/Nursing or related Healthcare field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential:



At least 3-5 years’ senior midwifery experience, preferably in a private hospital

Desired: 5-10 years senior midwifery experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

- Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation)
- Presentation Skills
- UAE Labour Law
- Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications
- Cost management principles
- Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice)
- Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively
- Quality management and governance standards and best practice
- Risk management principles, systems and best practice
- Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures
- Stock control principles and management
- UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements
- Workforce planning and scheduling

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization Program.

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