Operating Room Unit Manager

Job SummaryProvides strategic clinical leadership and overall 24-hour accountability for an assigned Nursing and Clinical Services division/department. The role is responsible for managing clinical operations, staffing, budgets, quality improvement, patient satisfaction, staff engagement and achievement of organisational KPIs.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide effective leadership and management to nursing and clinical services managers and staff.Develop and implement departmental objectives, policies, procedures and evidence-based clinical practices.Maintain 24-hour accountability for patient care, staffing levels, clinical standards and operational performance.Manage workforce planning, recruitment, staff development, performance management and succession planning.Monitor and improve KPIs, patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, risk management and staff engagement.Develop and manage departmental manpower budgets, financial plans and cost-control initiatives.Ensure appropriate staffing based on patient acuity, service requirements and operational needs.Lead educational, training and professional development programmes to support staff progression.Promote a positive, collaborative and professional working environment.Participate in multidisciplinary committees and contribute to senior management decisions.Ensure compliance with relevant healthcare accreditation, regulatory and professional standards, including CBAHI, JCI and IHI requirements.Develop and implement quality improvement and corrective action plans to maintain high standards of patient care.Work collaboratively with senior leadership and key stakeholders to implement organisational initiatives and manage change.Identify future leadership talent and ensure appropriate succession planning within the department.Assess resource requirements and allocate budgets effectively to achieve departmental objectives.Identify opportunities to improve revenue, reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.Perform other related duties as required by senior nursing leadership.Candidate RequirementsMaster's degree required.Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or relevant specialty.Minimum 9 years of post-registration clinical nursing experience, including at least 3 years of clinical management experience.Strong clinical expertise within the relevant specialty.Advanced training or certification in the relevant specialty.Current professional nursing registration/licensure.Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic language skills are desirable.Demonstrated clinical management, leadership and people-management capabilities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multinational healthcare environment.