The healthcare sector, especially the hospital industry, is ever progressing  due to  dynamic technological advancements, state-of-heart medical devices and technologies, innovative service delivery models, growing number of newer players, innovators and entrepreneurs with a global move towards viable business models. To have  a rewarding and sustainable career in this growing industry, key skills related to leadership, problem-solving and data analysis in addition to technical skills are essential.  The online Post Graduate Certificate Program in Hospital Management offered by IIHMR Delhi is tailored for working professionals in the healthcare field  including doctors, nurses, paramedics, and mid-level administrators who are keen to progress into leadership and management roles. The purpose of the program is to prepare the participants of the program to manage and oversee both administration and operational aspects in line with the new changes in the industry.  

Additionally, the program seeks to fulfil the following specific objectives:

  • Provide executives with a basic understanding of healthcare systems and the functioning of hospitals.
  • Help executives understand the basic principles of management and how to apply them in a hospital setting.
  • Build the skill to use management and operational tools for addressing real hospital problems.
  • Develop the ability to break down complex hospital situations into smaller parts for detailed analysis.
  • Help executives judge how well hospital policies and operational strategies work.
  • Help executives produce new and combined solutions for complicated hospital management issues.

Key Program Highlights:

  • AICTE approved and industry-recognized Curriculum: The program has been designed in alignment with AICTE standards and industry needs taking into consideration the newer developments in the field.
  • Flexible live-online format with additional Pre-recorded videos: This allows the participants to interact with faculty from any location. The availability of Pre-recorded videos allows for easy remembrance and recollection
  • Program delivered by experienced faculty from IIHMR and industry practitioners: The sessions are taught by individuals with ample research, teaching and industry experience. The live experiences of the faculties are built into the curriculum allowing for sharing of information and brainstorming for new strategies.
  • In-depth teaching pedagogy: This covers case studies, discussion forums, capstone projects, and hands-on with practical toolkits allowing for experiential learning and problem solving. The participants can connect across peers, industry experts, institutions and build a strong professional community.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the certification the participants will

  • Recall organizational structures and relate to  healthcare laws and regulations.
  • Explain the ideas of organizational behaviour, hospital finance, and ethical issues in healthcare management.
  • Use the  techniques for managing materials and show skill in using Hospital Information Systems (HIS) and solve basic resource allocation problems.
  • Analyze the dependency between various  departments  and identify different quality accreditation standards, such as NABH and JCI and visualize market trends 
  • Formulate strategic decisions by assessing current hospital performance metrics and  examining the financial feasibility of new service lines 
  • Create a detailed strategic plan for development of new and upgradation of existing  healthcare facility and design of  Quality Improvement (QI) program for improving patient safety