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.

The post holder will

• •Develop and execute the overall L&D strategy aligned with organizational and HR objectives.
• •Lead the design and delivery of training programs that foster continuous professional development.
• •Ensure compliance with UAE healthcare education and accreditation standards.
• •Oversee clinical education programs in collaboration with medical and nursing leadership.
• •Champion leadership and talent development frameworks, including high-potential programs.
• •Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for training effectiveness.
• •Lead digital transformation in learning using e-learning platforms and simulation-based training.
• •Build partnerships with academic and regulatory bodies in the UAE and internationally.
• •Manage the L&D budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROI.
• •Supervise a team of L&D professionals, providing coaching and performance oversight.
• •Promote a culture of continuous learning and employee engagement across all levels.
• •Support organizational change management through targeted learning initiatives.
• •Oversee competency development frameworks for clinical and non-clinical roles.
• •Lead succession planning and career pathing strategies for critical roles.
• •Prepare reports and dashboards for executive leadership on learning outcomes and impact.

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.