Associate Vice President - Learning and Development

The Associate Vice President – Learning and Development is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive learning and talent development strategy to support workforce excellence within a dynamic healthcare environment. This includes leadership development, clinical and non-clinical training, e-learning strategies, and succession planning initiatives. The role ensures alignment with national healthcare standards, organizational goals, and workforce development needs.

Education and Certification
•Master’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field is required.
•Professional certifications such as CPLP, SHRM-SCP, CIPD, or equivalent are preferred.

Knowledge and Skills
•In-depth understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, and performance improvement.
•Strong leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder management skills.
•Knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation frameworks (e.g., DHA, DOH, JCIA).
•Proficiency in using Learning Management Systems (LMS) and virtual learning tools.
•Data analysis skills to measure and optimize learning effectiveness.
•Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Associate Vice President - Learning and Development benefit from having experience/competency in:
•Leading enterprise-wide learning transformation initiatives.
•Designing competency-based education for healthcare professionals.
•Implementing digital learning ecosystems and platforms.
•Collaborating with clinical educators and quality assurance teams.
•Driving organizational development and change through learning.
•Leveraging data analytics to inform training decisions and workforce planning.

Experience
•13+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development within the healthcare sector or a comparable industry.
•Experience working in the UAE or GCC healthcare environment is highly desirable.