[ref. i09630717] Learning & Development Manager - Abu Dhabi

Job Description

Role Overview

Were seeking a handson Learning & Development Manager to build and run a bestinclass learning function for our hospital. Youll design, deliver and measure everything from clinical compliance modules to leadership workshopsplus youll forge partnerships, manage internships and own all CME and training sessions.

Key Responsibilities:

• LMS-Leadership:
• Own endtoend implementation of a competencybased LMS.
• Configure user roles, dashboards and realtime analytics to track progress.
• Training Design & Delivery:
• Run needs analyses with multidisciplinary teams (nurses, physicians, lab, admin).
• Create blended learning: emodules, virtual workshops, onthejob coaching.
• Develop and update mandatory compliance courses (infection control, patient safety, data privacy).
• Plan, schedule and oversee all inhouse training sessions, ensuring seamless logistics and high engagement.
• Collaboration & Internship Management:
• Establish and nurture partnerships with universities and academic institutions.
• Design internship curricula, supervise interns and coordinate evaluations.
• Act as primary liaison for clinical placements and academic accreditation.
• CME & Professional Development:
• Manage Continuing Medical Education programmes: identify needs, source accredited providers and track CPD credits.
• Coordinate hospitalwide CME events, workshops and conferences.
• Competency Framework & Career Paths:
• Define core skills for each role and map clear learning journeys.
• Partner with clinical educators to refresh clinicalskills curricula and credential tracks.
• Evaluation & Improvement:
• Monitor completion rates, satisfaction scores and posttraining performance metrics.
• Use data insights to refine content, boost engagement and prove ROI.
• Stakeholder Coaching & Change Management:
• Advise linemanagers on effective coaching and performancemanagement.
• Lead trainthetrainer workshops to equip L&D champions across departments.
• Budget & Vendor Management:
• Manage L&D budget, negotiate with providers and ensure costeffective solutions.
• Build strong relationships with instructionaldesign and elearning partners.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Education & Credentials:
• Bachelors in HR, Instructional Design, Education, Psychology or similar.
• L&D certification (CPLP, ATD) or projectmanagement credential (PMP) is a plus.
• Healthcare & Academic Expertise (musthave):
• 5+ years leading L&D initiatives in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Proven track record collaborating with universities and managing clinical internships.
• Deep familiarity with CME programme management and healthcare accreditation standards (JCI, DOH).
• Technical & Analytical Skills:
• Experience implementing and administering an LMS endtoend.
• Strong instructionaldesign toolkit: needs analysis, storyboarding, assessment design.
• Datadriven: building dashboards, interpreting KPIs and learner analytics.
• Proficient with authoring tools (Articulate, Captivate) and virtualclassroom platforms.
• Soft Skills & Communication:
• Excellent English communication (Arabic is a bonus).
• Natural collaborator who builds trust quickly.
• Projectmanagement discipline: you juggle timelines, budgets and stakeholder expectations with ease.
• Coaching mindset: you inspire and mentor others to learn and grow.

If youre ready to shape a learningfirst culturepartnering with Institutes, empowering interns and driving CME excellencelets connect!