Project Manager-Clinical Trials Unit Section
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC
Date: 15 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Project Manager (PM) works independently assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering project activities through the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand off to customer) that are broad in scope. The PM is responsible to achieve project
objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to SSMC Enterprise and Transformation project management methodologies and standards.
The PM may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance. Project work has moderate to high risk and risk interdependencies, may have several interrelationships, and may have moderate to high costs associated. Responsible for managing established budget, participates in the creation and tracking of project budgets. Position requires strict adherence to budget management and guidelines of both the assigned department and the institution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Experience :-
Required:
At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.
As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.
The Project Manager (PM) works independently assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and delivering project activities through the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand off to customer) that are broad in scope. The PM is responsible to achieve project
objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to SSMC Enterprise and Transformation project management methodologies and standards.
The PM may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance. Project work has moderate to high risk and risk interdependencies, may have several interrelationships, and may have moderate to high costs associated. Responsible for managing established budget, participates in the creation and tracking of project budgets. Position requires strict adherence to budget management and guidelines of both the assigned department and the institution.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates problem-solving, decision-making and change management, taking prudent actions to accomplish project objectives under minimal supervision
- Calls upon experience to manage projects and is competent in the implementation of project results
- Applies negotiations skills characterized by entrepreneurial thinking
- Must have strong business acumen and ability to work with diverse functions and build relationships
- May require matrix supervision, and evaluation of staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors/vendors
- May have direct and indirect reports
- Ensures demonstrating the project focused culture and advises other staff regarding PM practices methods and standards
- Performs additional job functions as detailed by immediate supervisor
- Ensures project documents, plans, and data are relevant, complete, updated, and stored appropriately
- Prepares project reports on a regular basis
- Plans, directs, coordinates and delivers project activities through the project life cycle
- Ensure the management of established budget and participation in the creation and tracking of project budget
- Ensures timely achievement of project objectives and completion in accordance with the budget and in conformance to the SSMC Enterprise Transformation project management methodologies and standards
Experience :-
Required:
- 7-8 years of relevant progressive experience in a similar role with 3-5 years of supervisory experience. Familiarity with Project Management Body of Knowledge with Project Management training. Must have or be in the process of getting a formal project management designation (PMP or Prince 2).
- Experience in a large healthcare facility.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Quality, Health Care Management / Administration, Finance, Marketing or relevant field or Diploma in relevant field with 3 years of additional experience
- Master's degree or equivalent in Quality, Health Care Management / Administration, Finance, Marketing, or relevant field
At SSMC, we firmly believe that the human touch is a fundamental part of care. We understand that health care is both an art and a science, running deeper than simply diagnosing and treating those who rely on us. Our SSMC Model of Care puts our patients at the forefront of our purpose and at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that the needs of our patients come first. Every one of our patients receives individualized attention from a multidisciplinary team of experts who collaborate closely to deliver trusted and compassionate care. From the very first point of contact with SSMC, to the moment patients are back home, we ensure speciality-specific care at every stage and in every interaction. As one of the largest tertiary hospitals in the UAE, SSMC provides access to specialist medical treatments and advanced diagnostics, with a commitment to becoming a Destination Medical Center in the UAE and wider region.
ABOUT THE TEAM
About Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
SSMC is the largest tertiary hospital in the UAE and serves to elevate the provision of health care services in the nation under the mandate of the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Supported by the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities available, SSMC offers care in 44 specialties. A team of locally and internationally trained medical, clinical and admin professionals work seamlessly together, which promotes comprehensive interdisciplinary learning, allowing SSMC to become a leading hub for integrated patient-centric medical services in the region.
As the region’s leading tertiary facility, SSMC has 742 patient beds, 18 operating theatres, and includes a hybrid operating room, 26-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and the UAE’s largest pathology lab.
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