Information Systems in Health Management Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Overview

While Qatar has already started the digitization of health records and implementation of digital-based data collection and storage systems, there is limited access to expertise in implementation and management of such health information systems.

The Information Systems in Health Management program of the Hamad Bin Khalifa University addresses the shortage in skilled resources with expertise in health information systems, which is urgently required, as highlighted in the National E-Health and Data Management Strategy commissioned by the Ministry of Public Health in 2015.

Graduates of this program will be able to pursue a variety of career paths in different healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, primary care facilities, national health services, physician offices, insurance providers, long-term care organizations, pharmacies, IT companies, industries linked to health information and management functions, health information and research centers.

Program Focus

Graduates of this program are equipped to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the technological infrastructure needed to deploy healthcare solutions including quality of services, privacy, and security aspects.

• Assess the information technology resources needed to deploy healthcare solutions that meet the needs of the local community.

• Analyze, design, implement, and test technical solutions that include database and data communication components.

• Evaluate the performance of technical solutions to guarantee the delivery of services over time.

• Manage technical solutions given local constraints, organizational context, and policies relating to health.