About this role
Mediclinic Windhoek | Windhoek | Namibia
Closing date: 27/01/2026
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Rika Beuke
Reference number: 66735
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
Manage the patient experience
Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources
Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing
DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years post qualification experience
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Pharmacology
- Nursing record keeping
- Nursing processes and procedures
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
- Relevant nursing legislation
- Infection prevention and control
- Scientific nursing principles and process
- Audit patient records
- Patient assessment skills
- Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
- Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
- For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
- Risk identification
- Analysing and interpretation skills
- Basic life support trained
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile
Other facts
About Mediclinic
Mediclinic Middle East is part of Mediclinic International, a private hospital group with three operating platforms in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, and a 29.9% shareholding in Spire Healthcare, a UK-based healthcare group with 38 hospitals.
Mediclinic Middle East operates seven hospitals and over 20 clinics with more than 900 inpatient beds in the United Arab Emirates, across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra.
Mediclinic puts science at the heart of its care approach, focusing on providing the best possible facilities with international-standard technology, backed-up by sound medical expertise and the empathy of its nursing staff.
What you'll do
- The main purpose of the job is to ensure a safe and positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in coordinating patient care and managing the unit. Key responsibilities include ensuring comprehensive patient care, managing the patient experience, and empowering staff through continuous development.
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