Learning and Development Specialist

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City seeks a Learning and Development Specialist to drive end-to-end L&D across SEHA Clinics in Abu Dhabi. You will analyze training needs, design and deliver programs, and coordinate facilitators to enhance clinical and operational capabilities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of L&D experience, preferably in healthcare, with LMS administration, facilitation, content design, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, L&D, Education, Business Admin, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training Coordination, Talent Development, or Organizational Development.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Experience in LMS administration, training facilitation, learning content design, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis across all functions and clinic locations.
• Develop and maintain the annual training calendar covering mandatory technical, behavioural and leadership programs.
• Manage the training budget: requisitions, quotations, and cost tracking; report ROI.
• Facilitate classroom and virtual training sessions including onboarding and compliance.
• Design and develop training materials, e-learning, and facilitator guides aligned with branding.
• Coordinate internal SMEs and external trainers; ensure records and certifications.
• Lead leadership development programs and support IDPs and succession planning.
• Monitor learning progress and evaluate program effectiveness; implement improvements.
• Administer LMS: course setup, enrolments, and completion tracking; maintain records.

Skills

Training Needs Analysis

Program Design

LMS Administration

Facilitation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

We are looking for Learning and Development Specialist who will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the Learning amp Development agenda across SEHA Clinics including Training Needs Analysis TNA annual training planning budget administration learning content development training facilitation leadership development career planning and Individual Development Plans IDPs Ensures capability building aligns with organizational strategy regulatory requirements accreditation standards and employee development objectives

Key Responsibilities

Training Needs Analysis

• Conduct annual Training Needs Analysis across all functions and clinic locations
• Identify capability gaps through performance reviews competency assessments quality findings patient experience data and accreditation requirements
• Analyze learning needs and recommend appropriate development interventions
• Present training needs findings and recommendations to management and department heads
• Maintain and monitor mandatory regulatory and role-specific training requirements

Training Calendar Management

• Develop and maintain the annual training calendar covering mandatory technical behavioral and leadership programs
• Coordinate training schedules facilitators venues virtual platforms and training resources
• Manage participant nominations registrations attendance tracking and completion records
• Monitor training completion rates and ensure timely execution of planned programs
• Ensure equitable training coverage across all clinic sites and departments

Training Budget Management

• Support the preparation and administration of the annual Learning Development budget
• Monitor and track training expenditures against approved budgets
• Process purchase requisitions vendor quotations and training-related documentation
• Coordinate with external training providers and consultants
• Prepare reports on budget utilization cost per learner and training ROI

Training Delivery amp Facilitation

• Facilitate classroom and virtual training sessions including induction onboarding compliance and behavioral programs
• Ensure effective learner engagement and delivery quality
• Coordinate internal subject matter experts and external trainers
• Maintain training records attendance logs and certification documentation
• Conduct post-training evaluations and implement continuous improvements

Learning Content Design amp Development

• Design and develop training materials presentations facilitator guides workbooks assessments and job aids
• Develop and maintain e-learning and blended learning programs
• Ensure learning materials comply with organizational branding and accessibility standards
• Review and update content based on policy regulatory and accreditation changes
• Collaborate with business and clinical subject matter experts to ensure content accuracy

Leadership Development

• Support the development and delivery of leadership and management development programs
• Coordinate leadership assessments coaching sessions and development initiatives
• Track participant progress and program effectiveness
• Support succession planning and high-potential employee development initiatives
• Prepare leadership development reports and recommendations

Career Planning amp Individual Development Plans IDPs

• Manage and monitor the organizational IDP process
• Guide managers on development planning and career conversations
• Support the creation of career pathways and competency frameworks
• Consolidate IDP insights to identify organizational development priorities
• Monitor IDP completion rates and compliance across departments

Learning Systems Evaluation amp Reporting

• Administer the Learning Management System LMS including course setup enrolments and completion tracking
• Maintain accurate training records and learning documentation
• Prepare dashboards and reports on training compliance participation and effectivenessSupport internal audits regulatory inspections and accreditation requirements by maintaining training evidence
• Recommend and implement continuous improvements to learning processes and systems

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Learning & Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field. 3-5 years of experience in Learning & Development, Training Coordination, Talent Development, or Organizational Development. Healthcare industry experience preferred. Experience in LMS administration, training facilitation, learning content design, and stakeholder management.