Dubai Health has officially launched the Dubai Health Leadership Academy, an innovative initiative aimed at cultivating a pipeline of future leaders in healthcare.
Held at the Etihad Museum, the launch event was graced by prominent figures including Awadh Seghayer Al Ketbi, Director-General of Dubai Health Authority, and Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, Director-General of the Dubai Government Human Resources Department.
The Academy is designed to foster a culture of leadership throughout Dubai’s academic health system, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and ensure high standards of patient care.
Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU), emphasized the Academy’s role in supporting the vision of Dubai’s health leadership. He noted,
“This initiative reflects our commitment to lifelong learning and advancing healthcare quality.”
Central to the Academy’s launch is the Systems Leadership Program (SLP), a 14-month course developed in collaboration with Oxford Saïd Business School. This program will engage 200 participants across five cohorts, focusing on strategic leadership, healthcare innovation, patient safety, and high-performance culture. Dr. Eleanor Murray from Oxford Saïd highlighted the program’s aim to equip leaders with essential skills to drive systemic change and improve healthcare delivery.
Professor Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Deputy CEO of Dubai Health, praised the partnership with Oxford Saïd, calling it pivotal in uniting the Academy’s missions and advancing patient-centric excellence. Dr. Mark O’Brien of Oxford Saïd expressed enthusiasm for the program, stating,
“We are committed to providing an exceptional learning experience that will inspire leaders to drive excellence in healthcare for years to come.”
The Dubai Health Leadership Academy marks a significant step in strengthening healthcare leadership, ensuring Dubai's health system is well-equipped to meet future challenges and opportunities.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
