Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Ward

Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Ward Job Details | Mediclinic We use cookies to offer you the best possible website experience. This includes cookies necessary for the website’s optimal functioning. Additionally, you can decide and change, at any time, whether you accept cookies or choose to opt out of cookies that either improves the website’s performance or are used to display content tailored to your interest. Please note that your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer may be impacted if you do not accept all cookies. Modify Cookie Preferences Reject All Cookies Accept All Cookies Skip to main content Home About Us Who We Are Values and Ideal Candidate Employee Development Benefits Employee Testimonials Opportunities Search Jobs by Keyword Search Jobs by Location Join our Talent Community Application Process and FAQ How to Apply Job Application Tips International Applications Frequently Asked Questions Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Site Manage My Profile Employee Login Home About Us Who We Are Values and Ideal Candidate Employee Development Benefits Employee Testimonials Opportunities Search Jobs by Keyword Search Jobs by Location Join our Talent Community Application Process and FAQ How to Apply Job Application Tips International Applications Frequently Asked Questions Mediclinic Middle East Corporate Site Manage My Profile Employee Login Manage My Profile Employee Login How to Apply Search for Opportunities Testimonials Search for Opportunities or Jobs... Show More Options Loading... Discipline All Country/Region All City All Facility All Jobs by Function All Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert × Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Apply now » Apply now Start applying with LinkedIn Apply Now Start Please wait... × Important Notice Mediclinic wants to alert candidates that third parties are from time to time fraudulently advertising vacancies at Mediclinic and / or offering employment contracts with subsequent payment instructions to accounts linked to the fraudulent activity. Please note that Mediclinic will never request payment for an application or offer made. All official vacancies are advertised on the Mediclinic career website and candidates are advised to visit the site to confirm the validity of vacancies. Close Unit Manager - Labour & Delivery Ward Search Jobs by Keyword | Search Jobs by Location | Back to Middle East Closing date: 19/10/2026 Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Elgera Guadalquiver Reference number: 73499 Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital | Abu Dhabi | United Arab Emirates MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement To lead obstetric emergency preparedness and response across the unit, ensuring the team is drilled, competent and ready to manage clinical emergencies at any time To plan and manage capacity, staffing and patient flow proactively in response to growing unit activity, escalating and adapting resourcing as demand changes REQUIRED EDUCATION Essential: Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery Desired: Master of Science in Midwifery/Nursing or related Healthcare field REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Essential: At least 3-5 years’ senior midwifery experience, preferably in a private hospital Desired: 5-10 years senior midwifery experience, including experience managing a high-volume Labour and Delivery service REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Demonstrate the ability to implement all five (5) stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation) Presentation Skills UAE Labour Law Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications Cost management principles Demonstrate Nursing functional competence (Nursing practice) Demonstrate the ability to manage meetings effectively Quality management and governance standards and best practice Risk management principles, systems and best practice Skilled in the demonstration and assessment of all relevant clinical procedures Stock control principles and management UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements Workforce planning and scheduling All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given to the designated groups in accordance with the United Arab Emirates Emiratization P

Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Midwifery. Essential: At least 3-5 years’ senior midwifery experience, preferably in a private hospital. Demonstrate the ability to implement all five stages of the Scientific Nursing Process (assessment, planning, nursing diagnosis, implementation and evaluation). UAE Labour Law knowledge. Computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office. Cost management principles. Demonstrate Nursing functional competence. Ability to manage meetings effectively. Quality management and governance standards and best practice. Risk management principles, systems and best practice. Stock control principles and management. UAE healthcare regulatory framework and related requirements. Workforce planning and scheduling. UAE Emiratisation considerations; preference given to designated groups.

To lead and manage the midwifery/nursing team in the provision of patient-centric and evidence based nursing care, operational efficiency and positive patient experiences. To provide strong leadership and management guidance to the team. To ensure evidence based patient care practices are followed as per clinical standards. To ensure positive patient experiences by developing employees and creating an environment that enables team engagement. To manage allocated clinical and non-clinical resources in a cost efficient and effective manner to enhance safe patient care. To monitor and manage compliance with legislative, regulatory and clinical standards to ensure continuous quality improvement. To lead obstetric emergency preparedness and response across the unit, ensuring the team is drilled, competent and ready to manage clinical emergencies at any time. To plan and manage capacity, staffing and patient flow proactively in response to growing unit activity, escalating and adapting resourcing as demand changes.