Operational Manager (Specialty)

Manage and lead the unit in rendering efficient and professional nursing care as laid down by the Nursing Act. Engages in clinical assessment of Mental Health Care Users in a specialized psychiatric setting. Work effectively, co-operatively, amicably at supervisory level with people of diverse intellectual cultural or racial or differences. Ensures provision of optimal, holistic, specialized care in accordance with laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care in the Unit. Participates in training and research with a view to increasing body of knowledge in a specialized psychiatric setting. Implement standards, practices, criteria and indicators for quality nursing practices. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders. Exercise control and account for expenditure by managing and monitor utilization of human, financial and material resources. Manage disciplinary and grievance matters including monitoring and managing absenteeism in terms of laid down policies and procedures. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and development of self and personnel, by analysing their needs, formulating and implementing training and developmental strategies and monitoring its effectiveness. Participate in performance reviews i.e. EPMDS. Participate in health promotion and illness prevention initiatives within the institution.