Job Purpose:
To supervise and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Urgent Care Service (UCS), ensuring efficient patient flow, timely service delivery, adherence to clinical and operational protocols, and effective coordination among clinical and non-clinical teams.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise daily UCS operations and ensure service readiness throughout operational hours.
· Monitor patient registration, triage, waiting times, patient flow, and timely consultations.
· Coordinate with doctors, nurses, patient care assistants, reception staff, and other relevant departments.
· Ensure timely escalation of clinical concerns and operational issues to the relevant authorities.
· Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, duty rosters, and adherence to assigned responsibilities.
· Ensure compliance with organizational policies, patient safety standards, infection prevention protocols, and service quality requirements.
· Monitor patient complaints and facilitate their timely resolution.
· Maintain accurate operational records and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports.
· Identify workflow gaps and implement corrective actions in coordination with the UCS management.
· Ensure effective coordination with the Emergency Department for patients requiring escalation or transfer.
Qualification and Experience
· Bachelor’s (preferably master's) degree in Healthcare/Hospital Management, or a relevant discipline.
· Minimum 4–6 years of experience in hospital operations, urgent care, emergency services, or outpatient services.
· At least 2–3 years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting.
· Strong understanding of patient flow management, and healthcare quality and safety standards.
· Excellent communication, coordination, problem-solving, and team management skills.
Required Competencies
· Operational supervision and staff management
· Patient flow and service coordination
· Incident reporting and escalation
· Data monitoring and performance reporting
· Effective communication and conflict resolution
· Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment