Job Description

Manager – Clinical Projects (SEHA HQ)

The Clinical Projects Manager (Physician) is responsible for leading and coordinating clinical initiatives, programs, and performance improvement projects that contribute to SEHA’s strategic and clinical excellence objectives. This position ensures integration of evidence-based practices, standardization of care, and delivery of high-quality outcomes across SEHA hospitals and clinics.

Also bridges clinical leadership with operational and quality excellence across all SEHA health care facilities and aligns with Department of Health (DOH) standards.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Strategic Direction

• Provide expert clinical advice to the Executive Team and support the development of strategic and operational plans.
• Participate in the creation, approval, and implementation of facility-wide clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure clinicians follow national and local clinical strategies, policies, and initiatives.
• Represent SEHA healthcare facilities on official clinical matters and advocate for clinicians.
• Lead major clinical projects, transformation initiatives, and performance monitoring across the SEHA network.
• Support regulatory requests (DOH, MOH) and drive clinical governance.
• Build strong communication systems with the medical workforce and collaborate with CMOs, Nursing, and Allied Health.
• Promote safety, innovation, continuous improvement, and lead medical workforce planning.
  

Business Operations & Integration Strategy

• Develop and implement standardized management practices aligned with SEHA policy.
• Set medical objectives and ensure timely and quality delivery of clinical activities.
• Conduct benchmarking of healthcare service practices.
• Maintain strong working relationships with all SEHA hospitals.
• Participate in clinical workforce planning and support clinical governance implementation.
  

Managing Relationships & Marketing

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with hospital leadership, consultants, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Respond proactively to market challenges and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Enhance SEHA’s reputation locally as a healthcare provider, employer, and community partner.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and planning
• Project and change management
• Clinical data analysis and reporting
• Leadership and stakeholder management
• Commitment to quality and patient safety
• Innovation and adaptability
  

Qualifications

Qualifications & ExperienceRequired

• Bachelor’s degree in medicine, healthcare, business administration, PMP, Six Sigma, or quality management.
• 5–8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in progressive healthcare management.
  

Desired

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in a large healthcare facility.
  

About Us

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

About The Team

SEHA is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE and owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA was established to provide UAE residents, citizens, and tourists with integrated, outstanding healthcare services following the highest international quality and safety standards. SEHA is a key player in Abu Dhabi’s wider healthcare sector reform and is responsible for public healthcare facilities as it aims to make its public healthcare delivery comparable to the finest healthcare systems in the world.