Health Manager

Vistas Global; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistas Global in Doha, Qatar seeks a Manager, Health Programs to oversee end-to-end delivery of health initiatives. You will design programs, coordinate resources, monitor performance and ensure regulatory alignment.

Responsibilities include strategy development, budgeting, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement. A health management background with leadership experience and strong analytics is required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in Healthcare Management; Essential. Master's in related field preferable. PCC: Master’s or equivalent in Healthcare Administration, Quality, Public Health, Business or related discipline desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop health program strategies with Director and policies in mind.
• Plan, budget, execute and report health programs within approved plans.
• Engage health-sector leaders and stakeholders to build support and capacity.
• Organize quarterly/annual Health Program meetings and report progress.
• Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts and resource requirements.
• Research emerging opportunities and ensure alignment with policies.
• Establish and monitor program metrics and indicators for continuous improvement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management for programs.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer to stakeholders and teams.
• Oversee media activities and communications related to programs.

Skills

Advanced Arabic

English language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Industry Information Technology and Services

Job Summary

The Manager, Health Programs is responsible for managing and overseeing the end-to-end delivery of health programs, including program design, resource coordination, performance monitoring and evaluation. The role ensures alignment with strategic priorities and regulatory requirements while tracking program effectiveness through defined indicators, driving continuous improvement, supporting knowledge transfer and enabling evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Health Program Strategy & Development Develop health program strategies in collaboration with the Director. Design and develop new health programs aligned with organizational strategy and policies. Conduct background research and stakeholder consultations. Define program objectives, metrics and implementation approaches.
• End-to-End Program Management Plan, design, budget, execute and report on health programs. Manage day-to-day implementation and coordination. Monitor program progress, deliverables and outcomes. Review and analyze program data to evaluate effectiveness.
• Health Sector Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Build and manage networks of national health organizations. Engage health-sector leaders to build support, capacity and collective action. Develop strong relationships with stakeholders, implementing organizations, government entities and private-sector partners. Collaborate with internal and external partners on events, meetings, activities and communications.
• Leadership & Engagement Engage health-sector leaders in activities supporting program sustainability. Organize quarterly and annual Leadership Health Program meetings. Participate in organizational meetings to review progress, deliverables, knowledge and emerging trends. Support effective communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage program budgets and forecasts. Coordinate resources required for successful program delivery. Ensure programs are delivered effectively within approved plans and budgets.
• Research & Innovation Research emerging opportunities, trends and new ideas in the health sector. Identify latest analysis and potential solutions. Ensure proposed initiatives remain aligned with organizational policies and strategic plans. Conduct intensive research to support evidence-based program development.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Performance Establish and monitor program metrics and indicators. Track implementation through data analysis and regular reviews. Evaluate program effectiveness. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Provide reporting and management information to leadership.
• Risk & Compliance Identify and analyze program risks. Recommend preventive and corrective measures. Ensure programs comply with relevant regulatory requirements. Monitor program governance and compliance.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer Design and deliver education and training initiatives for health programs. Promote knowledge sharing among stakeholders and internal teams. Support evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning.
• Public Health Governance Ensure effective Public Health governance meetings are conducted. Support the Public Health Implementation Group (PHIG) and Public Health Committee (PHC). Prepare required meeting materials and supporting documentation.
• Communications & Media Oversee program-related media activities. Manage stakeholder communications. Support public health communications and related engagement activities.

Required Qualifications

Education Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management or another health-related field - Essential Master's degree in a related field - Preferred. For PCC, a Master's degree or equivalent in Healthcare Administration, Quality, Public Health, Business or a related discipline is desirable. Certification Project Management certification or equivalent relevant years of experience. Experience Minimum 8-10 years' experience managing health-related portfolios/programs. Language Advanced Arabic and English language skills preferred. Technical / Computer Skills Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Public health communications tools. Website management tools.

Key Technical Competencies

The JD specifically identifies:

• Business Case Development
• Reporting Management
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Public Health Sciences
• Program Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
• Public Health Communication
• Research
• Health Industry Knowledge
• Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
• Monitoring & Compliance Management
• Strategic Planning & Alignment