Leadership Development Manager - UAE National

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dubai seeks a Leadership Development Manager focusing on sophisticated leadership development strategies, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery. The ideal candidate is a UAE national with a Master's degree and extensive experience in healthcare or education. Responsibilities include designing leadership programs and ensuring alignment with organizational goals, contributing to both academic and practical initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in education or healthcare contexts.
• 3 years leading teams in higher education or healthcare.
• Experience in both academic and learning & development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a leadership development strategy.
• Design and oversee leadership programs for various levels.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and continuously refine initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Development Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement

Program Development

Mentorship and Coaching

Evaluation and Improvement

Education

Master’s degree in leadership or equivalent

Project Management Certification

Job description

Leadership Development Manager - UAE National

Our client is the first integrated academic health system established to elevate the standard of care and to advance health for humanity. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Alignment & Planning
  • Develop and execute a leadership development strategy aligned with the mission, vision and long‑term goals.
  • Partner with senior leadership and HR to identify current and future leadership needs and strengthen the talent pipeline.
  • Collaborate with the Institute of Learning (IOL) and executive leaders to align leadership development with broader organisational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strong strategic alliances with internal stakeholders and external partners to support leadership development efforts.
  • Ensure leadership programmes are integrated into Dubai Health’s wider talent‑management and policy frameworks.
• Program Development & Delivery
  • Design, implement and oversee comprehensive leadership programmes across various leadership levels from emerging leaders to senior executives.
  • Conduct training needs assessments to identify skill gaps and development priorities.
  • Develop and deliver innovative learning solutions including workshops, seminars, e‑learning and blended learning methods.
  • Manage mentorship and coaching programmes to foster ongoing leadership growth.
• Measurement & Improvement
  • Evaluate programme effectiveness using data, feedback and best‑practice benchmarks.
  • Continuously refine leadership development initiatives based on insights and strategic direction.
• Academic & Research Contributions
  • Teach, assess and supervise projects within leadership development academic programmes at IOL.
  • Participate in research and contribute to leadership development publications and wide‑talent initiatives.

Will be interacting internally with stakeholders and external agents, including organisational learning teams such as Flex Campus Learning & Development, IOL teams, Health Professions Education, Digital Learning Lab, etc., and subject‑matter experts in leadership across the entity.

Requirements

• Minimum: a Master’s degree in leadership, healthcare leadership, adult education, curriculum design or equivalent.
• Certification in project management or equivalent; mentoring/coaching qualification.
• Overall experience of 7 years in the context of education or healthcare.
• Specific role experience of 3 years leading teams in a higher‑education and/or healthcare context.
• Preferred candidates who have experience in both academic and learning & development functions.
• UAE NATIONALS ONLY.
• WORK LOCATION - DUBAI, UAE.

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