_{16th January, 2025}

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Unit Manager Nephrology based in Musina and Giyani, Limpopo, South Africa.  The Unit Manager Nephrology is to oversee and be the responsible person for operations at the dialysis center. The Unit Manager will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care, maintaining compliance according to regulatory requirements, building positive and professional relationships with stakeholders, and achieving financial goals.
 
Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate tasks in the unit, including patient care and scheduling, staff scheduling, and workflow optimization.
• Build a positive environment and teamwork through effective engagement with staff.
• Plan and coordinate internal and external staff training to ensure training is completed timeously within set deadlines.
• Drive compliance with all regulations and standards related to clinical, stock management, HR and finance processes.
• Provide direct patient care as required according to professional qualification as Registered Nurse/ Clinical Technologist scope and serve as a clinical resource for the dialysis team on the floor.
• Conduct orientation and ongoing training of new employees and sessional workers.
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and process efficiencies.
• Conduct doctor’s rounds to ensure effective communication and coordination between stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records related to patient care and staffing.
• Submit monthly and weekly clinical management reports and billing documentation timeously within deadlines.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of blood samples and requisition forms according to doctor’s and funder’s requirements.
• Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
• Actively manage unit cost control efforts.
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and doctors to address concerns and resolve issues.
• Comply with POPIA regulations. 

• Registered Nurse or Clinical Technologist qualification.
• Current and valid SANC/HPCSA registration.
• Sufficient experience in dialysis of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of dialysis treatment modalities, equipment, and related patient care protocols.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to guide a team of healthcare professionals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Valid drivers’ license with own transportation is mandatory.
• Will be required to travel between Musina and Giyani dialysis centres