Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Head of Training to establish and lead the Training Academy for a leading healthcare and aesthetics organisation in Dubai. The successful candidate will build the training function from the ground up, develop learning strategies and programmes, ensure compliance with UAE healthcare regulations, and foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Training Academy.

• Develop the organisation's learning and development strategy.

• Design training curricula, competency frameworks, SOPs, and learning materials.

• Develop onboarding, technical, leadership, and continuous learning programmes.

• Collaborate with department heads to identify training needs and implement effective learning solutions.

• Ensure training programmes comply with DHA, MOHAP, DOH, and organisational quality standards.

• Maintain training records, competency assessments, and support regulatory audits and accreditation.

• Monitor training effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

• Recruit, mentor, and manage trainers as the academy grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Healthcare, Human Resources, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Training, Learning & Development, or Academy Management, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.

• Proven experience establishing or leading a training academy or corporate learning function.

• Strong experience in curriculum development, SOP creation, competency frameworks, and training programme design.

• Knowledge of UAE healthcare regulations and accreditation standards is preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Experience

• Experience in healthcare, aesthetics, dermatology, hospitals, clinics, or other regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and competency-based learning.