Unit Manager

at Life The Crompton Hospital
Published June 4, 2026
Expires June 26, 2026
Location Durban, South Africa
Category Management  
Job Type Full-Time  

Description

A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager based at Life The Crompton Hospital reporting to Viloshnee Ponnan, Nursing Manager.

The successful candidate will manage and co-ordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently by engaging and empowering staff within the unit to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs
Effective financial management – Cost-effective management of resources:

Delivery of cost-effective, quality nursing
Optimal and efficient human resource utilization as per agreed budgetary
Optimal product utilization including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and
Effective clinical leadership to deliver quality care benchmarked against international standards for quality and safety:

Manage Patient Experience, Clinical Outcomes, and Safety (Patient and Employee)
Manage Customer complaints and adverse events according to
Effective people management – retaining employees through leadership and empowerment (including internal and external stakeholder - relationships):

Effective recruitment and promotion of staff aligned to performance and diversity
Retain employees through leadership and empowerment and manage staff
Effective visible leadership to grow the business:

Delivery of market leading evidenced based clinical care.
Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimizes business

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in nursing
Current registration with SANC
Relevant experience in nursing to meet the critical outputs
Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage
Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency
Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

Leading by example:
Problem solving, conflict resolution and team and developing people:
Critical Thinking, analysis and judgement presentation
Organisational Awareness
Excellence Orientation
Engaging diversity
Ethical behaviour (honesty)

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