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Careers in Health Management
 

Overview:
Health care is a business and, like every other business, it needs good management to keep it running smoothly. Medical and health services managers also referred to as health care executives or health care administrators, plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the delivery of health care. Healthcare management requires talented people to contribute to improving the health of the communities their organisations serve.
Health Management a study programme provides expertise and training in management and administration and is of relevance for those working within the private and government health care sectors. The Health Management programme has an integrated and multidisciplinary approach to prepare graduates for providing the necessary expertise to manage health services most effectively.

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Where to Study:
  • Institute of Business Management, Karachi 
    http://www.iobm.edu.pk

    • MBA in Health and Hospital Management—2 years (Offered in weekends only)
      Area of Study
      a. Health Management
      b. Hospital Administration
      c. Pharmaceutical Administration
      d. Population Management
  • Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi
    http://www.aku.edu

    • MSc in Health Policy and Management—2 years
  • Baqai Institute of Health Management Sciences, Karachi
    http://www.baqai.edu.pk

    • BBA (hons) in Health Management– 4 years
    • MBA in Health Management—1 year
    • MPH– Masters in Public Health- 1 year
  • Zaiuddin Medical University, Karachi  
    http://www.zmu.edu.pk
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Management—1 year
Prospects:
Requirements for senior-level positions in healthcare organisations are demanding, but these jobs also offer opportunities to improve the system of care giving. If you choose a career in healthcare management, your first job might be an entry- to mid-level management position in a specialised area, such as:
  • Material management (purchasing of equipment and supplies)Medical staff relations
  • Nursing administration
  • Patient care services
  • Planning and development
  • Information systems
  • Marketing and public affairs etc
With growing diversity in the healthcare system, executives are needed in many settings, including:
  • Clinics
  • Consulting firms
  • Health insurance organisations
  • Hospitals
  • Nursing homes
  • Physician practices
  • Mental health organisations
  • Public health departments
  • Universities and research institutions

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