Nurse Manager – Clinical Leadership Role

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations within a dedicated ward/unit at its Doha facility. This senior clinical leadership position combines strong people‑management abilities with a proven track record of driving quality, safety and operational performance in an acute or specialist care environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership of the nursing team, ensuring safe staffing levels, appropriate skill mix and effective rostering.
• Oversee delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care in line with hospital policy and international standards such as JCI.
• Act as a clinical role model, supporting staff development, mentorship and competency assessment.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management and continuing professional development for nursing staff.
• Monitor and drive key quality and safety indicators, including infection control, incident reporting, patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes.
• Manage the unit’s budget, resources and supplies in collaboration with hospital administration.
• Ensure compliance with QCHP regulations, Ministry of Public Health requirements and accreditation standards.
• Develop policies, conduct audits and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with physicians, allied health professionals and hospital leadership to coordinate patient care and resolve operational issues.
• Handle patient and family concerns, escalations and complaints professionally and timely.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN); Master’s degree in Nursing, Health Management or related field is an advantage.
• Minimum 5–7 years post‑registration nursing experience, including 2–3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Current, unrestricted nursing registration/licence in country of origin and eligibility for licensure with the Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners.
• Demonstrated experience in staff leadership, rostering, budgeting and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of clinical governance, patient safety frameworks and accreditation standards (e.g., JCI, CBAHI).
• Excellent communication, conflict‑resolution and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English; Arabic is an advantage.
• Willingness to relocate to Qatar and complete visa, medical and licensing formalities.

Required skills

• BLS certification
• ACLS certification