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.