HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT COURSE

Introduction to the Program

This three months’ long Professional Diploma Program is designed to train

mid and senior-level hospital managers. It aims to enable participants to
understand the role and functions of hospitals and to study the strategic
management, planning and policy issues that arise in the development of
contemporary hospital and healthcare systems.

Scope of the Course

It is envisaged that the course will introduce the participants with modern
management concepts as applicable in hospital settings. This will equip
them with vision and skills to adopt evidence-based problem solving
approach in their own job place. A hospital’s structure, medical and
diagnostic resources, support services, skilled manpower, finances,
material management, decision-making processes and quality
management issues will be discussed.

Program Structure

Module I: Management Concepts & Application in Hospitals

Module II: Hospital Planning & Design

Module III: Applied Concepts of Hospital Systems

Module IV: Quality of Care in Hospitals

Module V: Social and Behavioral Aspects of Hospital Management

Module VI: Financial Management In Hospitals

Module VII: R & D in Hospitals

Module VIII: Hospitals & National Health Scenario

Module IX: Informatics and Hospitals

Module X: Field Practicum & Study Project

Teaching Methodology

The learning environment will be one of active classroom discussion

involving the application of lecture material to various hospital scenarios
including case studies. Multiple Choice Questions / Assignments / Tests
would form a necessary element of course delivery.
Target Audience

• Health professionals already working in managerial positions of

hospitals, large-sized organizations, NGOs, etc
• Health personnel (including doctors) interested in management
oriented jobs of hospitals (public as well as recognized private
sectors)
• All those interested in utilizing latest concepts of hospital
management

Eligibility

Science graduates from HEC recognized universities. Working experience

in a healthcare setting is preferable.

Faculty

• Faculty Members from Community Health Departments, Medical

Colleges, Rawalpindi
• Faculty member(s) from Health Services Academy, Islamabad
• Senior Executives/Administrators from Health Services
Departments & Teaching Hospitals, GOP
• Healthcare Consultants associated with International Organizations
including UN System

The faculty members are not only committed to teaching but are
themselves engaged in business and health management assignments
and bring a wealth of experience to the course from a diversified range of
disciplinary backgrounds.

Course Advisor & PI:

Dr. S. M. Sabeeh

Senior Search Faculty (Healthcare): PDC NUST

Health Systems Specialist

Program Fee

The fee breakdown for the program is as follows:

Registration Fee: Rs. 3,000/- (Non-Refundable)

Tuition Fee: Rs. 8,000/- per month

Besides registration and tuition, it also covers cost of course material / CD,
certification, light refreshments and study visit(s) to hospital.
Program Schedule: Two days a week & three hours a day

Venue: PDC Conference Hall, H # 31, Street 111, Service Road East, G-
11/3, Islamabad.