THEATRE DAY UNIT MANAGER

THEATRE DAY UNIT MANAGER

JOB TITLE: Theatre day unit manager 

WORKPLACE: Mogalakwena Private Hospital (Mokopane)

POSITION TYPE: Permanent

Purpose: To oversee and coordinate the daily operations of the theatre day unit, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while managing staff, resources, and compliance with clinical and hospital standards.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Oversee and coordinate daily operational management of the theatre day unit to ensure efficient workflow and optimal patient care throughout.
  • Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the clinical practices and hospital standards.
  • Lead, supervise, and develop theatre nursing and support staff, including performance management, training, and staff scheduling.
  • Ensure full compliance with hospital policies, ethical guidelines, regulatory requirements, and accreditation standards.
  • Monitor and improve theatre utilization, case flow, turnaround times, and overall operational efficiency.
  • Manage the unit’s budget, control measures, risk management processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure effective coordination of patient admissions, peri-operative care, and discharge processes to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Matric Certificate.
  • Relevant SANC Certification.

Experience:

  • 3 years proven experience as a Theatre Day Unit Manager in a hospital.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and sterile techniques.          
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.             
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Compassionate and patient-focused care.                           

All interested applicants are requested to forward their CV, references and copies of qualifications to recruit1@mphospital.co.za