Courses  Healthcare & Hospital Management
Healthcare and Hospital Management1. Postgraduate diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management
About the course :
The course is affliated by the Jaipur National University (JNU). Hence making it the 1st of its kind 1 year state accredited Healthcare and Hospital Management course in India. Eligibility: Graduate or Postgraduate in B.Com/ B.A / Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Paramedics/Lab Technician / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science.
1. Advanced Postgraduate diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management Introduction Healthcare is a steadily fast growing service sector. The Indian healthcare market is currently estimated at US$35 billion and is expected to reach over US$75 billion by 2012 and US$150 billion by 2017. According to the Investment Commission of India the healthcare sector has experienced phenomenal growth of 12 percent per annum in the last 4 years. Rising income levels and a growing elderly population are all factors that are driving this growth. In addition, changing demographics, disease profiles and the shift from chronic to lifestyle diseases in the country has led to increased spending on healthcare delivery. Despite having centers of excellence in healthcare delivery, these facilities are limited and are inadequate in meeting the current healthcare demands. India faces a shortage of doctors, nurses and paramedics that are needed to propel the growing healthcare industry. India alone will need over a million healthcare management professionals by 2012. Healthcare operations call for specialization, team work and time bound operations in a multi-tasking environment. Thus there is a demand for executives and managers, to bring in professionalism in Healthcare delivery. This MBA program from CREMA addresses these needs. The MBA in Healthcare Management is being offered by CREMA in collaboration with Dibrugarh University which is a UGC approved and NAAC accredited state university. The aim of the program is to provide comprehensive business education in Health Sector imparting contemporary relevant knowledge, develop necessary skills and inculcate the attitudes for leadership. Hospital Management In recent times, health care concept of the people have undergone a tremendous change which has lead to higher expectations and an increased demand for high quality medical care and facilities. Here comes the importance of Health/ Hospital Management. It is the latest concept in the field of management and one of the most lucrative and important careers in the health sector. According to a recent US survey, Hospital management is one among the top ten millennium professions which provides a direct link between healthcare facilities and those supplying the services they need. A career in Hospital Management involves ensuring effective utilization of physical and financial resources of the hospital as well as creating an organizational climate beneficial to the growth and development of the personnel. It is a difficult, challenging, responsible and more over, a demanding job. Professional services of trained manpower namely Hospital administrators/ managers have now become essential to manage hospitals and medical facilities. It is the hospital administrators/ managers who manage hospitals, outpatient clinics, hospices, drug-abuse treatment centers etc. They would be responsible for overall patient care, education, research and community health care associated with the organization, and make sure that they conform to the rules of the Hospital. These people with the help of a team of assistants, look after the administrative affairs i.e plan, coordinate and direct the delivery of health services within a hospital. In early days, senior doctors used to perform the role of a hospital manager. But now things have changed and the services of these qualified professionals are required for the smooth functioning of hospitals. The services of these professionals go a long way in making the hospital more productive, profitable and comfortable for the patients. Career opportunities in the field of Hospital Management are increasing very rapidly not only because of the growing importance of hospital industry, but also with the difference in the nature of work in hospitals. It is an apt career for those who have an empathic nature along with a flair for organising, and an eye for detail. A Hospital Manager requires good knowledge of finance and information systems, interpretation of data, and must be able to keep up good communication with the staff of various departments, and patients. They can work as Deans and Directors of medical colleges, Hospital superintendents, Deputy superintendents, Medical directors, Nursing directors, Heads of departments and as Administrators with substantial managerial responsibilities. Hospital manager will be responsible for the overall organization and management of the hospital to ensure its smooth functioning with the objective of ensuring complete satisfaction.
Hospital management is concerned with the efficiency and cost effectiveness of all levels of health service. With the tremendous growth in the healthcare/hospital industry there are sufficient job opportunities> for Hospital Managers in India and abroad. The work of a hospital manager involves administration, managing and maintaining equipment, management of the medical staff and day-to-day medical activities, financial planning, operations of the hospital etc. They try to bring about economy in the use of supplies, facilities and human resources of the hospital. The Hospital Manager's role differs according to the size of the organization. In a smaller, medical or health care center, they have to handle day-to-day administrative work, which may involve billing, maintenance, equipment supply etc. and also work closely with doctors, in group practice and decision-making. But large-scale organizations may require the services of a manager in key aspects as well. Hospital administrators have to co-ordinate between the various departments of the hospital and have to ensure that all equipments are functional. They are responsible for hiring non-medical staff, maintenance of hospital services, security, building the hospital brand, marketing, accounts, financial operations, planning and control for continuous supply of materials, management of the research and clinical work etc. Most job opportunities in the field of Hospital Management are in hospitals, but one can also find openings in health agencies, laboratories and other health and allied services. Government hospitals as well as private hospitals employ Hospital administrators/ managers. Hospital Management positions varies from Head of the department to Chief executive officer at numerous organizational levels. A fresh graduate with Master’s degree in health services or hospital administration may start their professional career as Assistant Hospital administrators or as managers of various departments like Front office, Public Relations, finance, Quality control etc. Experienced and senior Hospital Administrators can eventually reach the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). It is these people who are supposed to report to the board of directors or the governing body of the hospital. Degree/ Diploma holders in Hospital Management can find employment in large Corporate / public / private sector hospitals, clinics, international and national healthcare organizations and health insurance companies, college and universities, healthcare centers, nursing homes, mental health organizations, public health departments, rehabilitation centers, pharmaceuticals and hospital supply firms, medical software companies and hospital consulting firms. Those having a Masters Degree in Hospital Management with 4-5 years of experience can get employment as a lecturer. With several years of experience in the field, one could even set up their own nursing home or hospital. Eligibility: Graduate or Postgraduate in B.Com/ B.A/ Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Paramedics/Lab Technician / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science.
2. Healthcare Management MBA-HCM - (2 Years) Healthcare is a steadily fast growing service sector. The Indian healthcare market is currently estimated at US$35 billion and is expected to reach over US$75 billion by 2012 and US$150 billion by 2017. According to the Investment Commission of India the healthcare sector has experienced phenomenal growth of 12 percent per annum in the last 4 years. Rising income levels and a growing elderly population are all factors that are driving this growth. In addition, changing demographics, disease profiles and the shift from chronic to lifestyle diseases in the country has led to increased spending on healthcare delivery. Despite having centers of excellence in healthcare delivery, these facilities are limited and are inadequate in meeting the current healthcare demands. India faces a shortage of doctors, nurses and paramedics that are needed to propel the growing healthcare industry. India alone will need over a million healthcare management professionals by 2012. Healthcare operations call for specialization, team work and time bound operations in a multi-tasking environment. Thus there is a demand for executives and managers, to bring in professionalism in Healthcare delivery. This MBA program from CREMA addresses these needs. The MBA in Healthcare Management is being offered by CREMA in collaboration with Dibrugarh University which is a UGC approved and NAAC accredited state university. The aim of the program is to provide comprehensive business education in Health Sector imparting contemporary relevant knowledge, develop necessary skills and inculcate the attitudes for leadership.
Duration: Eligibility:
Graduate or Postgraduate in Life Sciences / Microbiology / Biotechnology / Pharmacy / Medicine / Nursing / Physiotherapy / Paramedics/Lab Technician / Dentistry / Homeopathy / Ayurvedic and Veterinary Science.
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