Healthcare Management & Leadership in the UAE Context

Designed as a foundational course for senior healthcare professionals, this program focuses on system-level leadership, strategy execution, regulatory awareness, and change management within UAE/GCC healthcare systems.

Program Overview

This executive training program addresses the evolving demands of healthcare leadership within the UAE and broader GCC region, offering participants a deep understanding of health system dynamics, strategic execution, and people-cantered leadership. It prepares leaders to successfully manage ongoing transformation initiatives—digital health integration, value-based care, regulatory reforms, and cross-sector collaboration.

Mode of Delivery

In-person (on-campus at AUE) or live virtual delivery
Strategy labs, leadership simulations, and interactive group projects
Real-time case studies and UAE-specific healthcare scenarios

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

Senior healthcare professionals and clinical leaders
Hospital and clinic administrators
Health policy makers and government officials
Department heads and medical directors
Professionals in public and private healthcare sectors
Emerging leaders in health services management

Objectives of the Training Program

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

Understand the structure and governance of UAE/GCC healthcare systems
Apply leadership and change management models within clinical and administrative contexts
Develop strategic plans that align with UAE national transformation goals
Navigate regulatory and ethical requirements for healthcare operations
Lead multidisciplinary teams through innovation and performance excellence
Improve organizational readiness for digital and operational disruption
Engage stakeholders and foster a culture of continuous improvement

Course Description

Participants will engage in foundational and strategic healthcare leadership principles tailored to the UAE context. The program combines leadership theory with actionable insights in:

Organizational change and transformation
Strategic and financial planning in healthcare
Regulatory compliance and health system governance
Quality improvement, digital transformation, and workforce leadership
UAE Vision 2031, health sector innovation, and smart hospital models

Learning Outcomes

Participants will:
1. Apply system-level thinking in healthcare operations and strategy
2. Analyse key leadership competencies for healthcare transformation
3. Evaluate case studies related to UAE and GCC regulatory frameworks
4. Design healthcare quality and performance improvement strategies
5. Lead with adaptability, emotional intelligence, and policy awareness

Methodology

1. Strategy workshops and healthcare scenario planning
2. UAE and GCC health system case studies
3. Executive simulations and policy application labs
4. Role-playing: crisis leadership and stakeholder negotiation
5. Group projects with peer feedback and expert facilitation

Certification

1. Certificate of Completion from the American University in the Emirates (AUE)
2. Attendance certificates are attested by KHDA
3. Optional 2 Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

Strategic Relevance

1. Supports UAE Vision 2031 and National Health Strategy
2. Aligned with GCC healthcare modernization goals
3. Enhances leadership capacity for digital health and public-private collaboration

Schedule & Topics

Day	Session Title	Hours	Focus & Learning Outcomes
Day 1	The UAE Healthcare Ecosystem: Policies, Vision & Strategy	4 hrs	Health reforms, Vision 2031, public-private partnerships
Day 2	Leadership in Healthcare Systems	4 hrs	Adaptive leadership, team management, decision-making
Day 3	Strategy Execution & Operational Planning	4 hrs	Strategic tools, KPIs, resource planning
Day 4	Healthcare Regulation, Ethics & Legal Compliance	4 hrs	DHA, MOHAP frameworks, risk management
Day 5	Change Management & Organizational Transformation	4 hrs	Change models, staff engagement, innovation leadership
Day 6	Digital Health & Smart Hospital Leadership	4 hrs	Digital strategy, patient-centered care, AI integration
Day 7	Final Simulation: Executive Leadership in Crisis & Reform	4 hrs	Role-play scenario, feedback, leadership presentation