Job Type

Full-time

Work Type

On-Site

Location

Kuwait, Kuwait

Experience

12 - 18 years

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Leads and manages the Nursing, Homecare, CSSD, Laundry and Transportation departments.

2. Ensures all departments deliver a high standard of services,
3. Responsible for the development, implementation and overseeing of departmental policies and monitoring the implementation of hospital/departmental policies and processes.
4. Maintenance of accurate and complete documentation as per hospital standards.
5. Prepare and present the quarterly reports.
6. Ensures the timely submissions of the following: Department Strategic Plan/Action Plan, Monthly progress report through balance scorecard, Quarterly report, Manpower plan and hiring requisition forms.
7. Participates and contributes to the recruitment and selection process.
8. Develops, reviews, updates and approves job descriptions.
9. Develop departmental orientation programs for the new joiners.
10. Chairs, documents and submits monthly departmental meeting reports.
11. Ensures adequate staffing in the department.
12. Acts as a point of contact in conflict situations and conducts counselling and disciplinary sessions to department staff for lapses.
13. Develops and implements monthly professional development activities in the department through Continuous Nursing Education Programs, lectures & case presentations.
14. Solves patient complaints and incident reports promptly.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • Ability to manage multiple clinical and administrative tasks efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, native Arabic is an added advantage.
  • Ability to lead and implement change.
  • Proficient in computer skills and relevant experience in hospital information management systems.
  • Professional with a positive attitude accompanied by high ethical and moral values.

education & qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing;
  • Holds valid license in country of origin and eligible to practice in Kuwait;
  • Minimum of 12 to 15 years of nursing experience and at least 5 years' experience in a supervisory/ Head of Department role.
  • Experience in a large hospital setting in GCC.