Principal Nursing Officer/Nursing Manager
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- The Avenues Clinic
- Expires 14 Aug 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
We Are Hiring
Principal Nursing Officer/Nursing Manager
Employer: The Avenues Clinic
We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Principal Nursing Officer/Nursing Manager to lead and oversee nursing services, ensuring the delivery of safe, patient-centered, evidence-based, and cost-effective care while promoting clinical excellence, compliance, governance, and operational efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Operations and Quality Management
* Lead nursing operations and implement strategies that ensure high-quality, patient-centred care.
* Ensure compliance with clinical governance standards, policies, ethical practices, and infection prevention protocols.
* Monitor clinical outcomes, patient experience, and quality indicators, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
* Oversee patient allocation processes and prepare strategic, management, and board reports.
Governance, Compliance and Risk Management
* Lead clinical governance and quality improvement programmes.
* Manage adverse event investigations, corrective actions, accreditation requirements, and regulatory compliance.
* Ensure proper management of patient records, departmental assets, and infection prevention programmes.
People Management
* Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain nursing staff while overseeing performance and workforce planning.
* Coordinate training, CPD, succession planning, and leadership development initiatives.
* Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning, including oversight of the Post Graduate School of Nursing.
Financial Management
* Support budget development, resource planning, and expenditure control.
* Promote cost-effective nursing care and ensure optimal utilization and maintenance of clinical equipment.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build and maintain effective relationships with patients, clinicians, employees, regulators, and other stakeholders.
* Participate in professional forums and strengthen interdepartmental collaboration to achieve organisational objectives.
Strategic Business Development
* Participate in strategic business development initiatives that support organizational growth and sustainability.
Qualifications and Experience
* Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior hospital management position.
* Post Basic Nursing qualification, preferably in Operating Theatre Nursing.
* Master of Business Administration (MBA) is an added advantage.
* Current registration with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe or ability to register with the same is essential.
Skills and Competencies
* Strong leadership and people management skills.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counselling skills.
* Sound understanding of healthcare legislation and health law.
* Clinical governance, quality assurance, and risk management expertise.
* Critical thinking and root cause analysis skills.
* Computer literacy and report-writing proficiency.
* Results-oriented with strong strategic and operational planning capabilities.
How to Apply
How to Apply
If you meet the stipulated requirements, submit your application together with proof of qualifications and experience as one (1) merged PDF.
Closing Date: 14 August 2026
Email: recruitment@theavenuesclinic.co.zw
