Acting Head of Nursing

Role Summary

• We seek an experienced, firm but empathetic Acting Head of Nursing to oversee all nursing services, ensure quality patient care, manage nursing workforce, and maintain regulatory compliance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily nursing operations across wards, A&E, Theatre, Labour Ward, Clinics
• Roster, deploy and supervise 20-30 nurses/midwives across shifts
• Enforce NMCN, SAFECARE and HEFAMAA standards, infection prevention, documentation
• Conduct ward rounds, audit care, handle incidents and patient complaints
• Oversee support services i.e housekeeping and kitchen.
• Liaise with Consultants, Medical Officers, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Admin and other units for patient flow
• Train, appraise, and discipline nursing staff; organize in-service training
• Prepare nursing reports, stock requests, and inputs for management meetings
• Be on-call for nursing emergencies

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) + Registered Midwives (RM)
  BNSc Nursing
• Valid 2026 NMCN practicing license
• Health Management certificate: added advantage
• Post-basic in Perioperative / ICU / A&E / Paediatrics — added advantage
• 10-15 years post-qualification, with minimum 3 years as Ward
• Manager / PNO / ADNS in a private hospital
• Must have managed >20 nurses before
• Current BLS & ACLS
• Proficient in EHR/EMR, MS Office, roster planning
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service for private patients
• Age: 35-45 years preferred.

Remuneration

• Competitive.

Application Closing Date

• Not Specified.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: info@harleyandwallconsulting.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.