📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWLenmed Private Hospitals is actively recruiting for a Unit Manager – Maternity Ward position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Unit Manager – Maternity Ward are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Unit Manager – Maternity Ward position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Main Focus Areas
The Unit Manager will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that Quality nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary team. In accordance, the Unit Manager will be accountable and responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, coaching, training and development in his / her unit
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
Ensure that your unit is providing safe, cost effective quality patient care in line with the clinical governance strategy of hospital and evidence based practice Evaluate the patient’s journey via patient experience and stakeholder contribution Evaluate and monitor nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care Promote health and wellbeing of patients and employees Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all international standard precautions are adhered to Implement group quality initiatives Liaise with public liability with regard to all incidents of potential risk to the business
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
A relevant nursing qualification ( Diploma /B Cur Degree in Nursing) Post Basic qualification in Midwifery and Management essential Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations Compulsory BLS certification Advanced Computer Literacy 3-5 years unit management experience Maternity ward essential
Deadline:24th August,2026
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