Health Project Management Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Students in the Health Project Management programme from the Atlantic Technological University will gain insights into using leadership skills for the effective management of change. Students will also become proficient in a range of research methods and tools in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research approaches.

Objectives of Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Project Management from Institute of Technology Sligo

• To develop knowledge and analytical skills in the planning and delivery of evidence based health projects. 

• To develop leadership and  health project management competencies and show evidence of using these in health or other settings 

• To develop competencies in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research design 

• To develop self – reflective and leadership skills in the management of organisational change and in health project management 

• To develop professional practice skills to work autonomously and in collaboration with a broad range of relevant stakeholders. 

Careers

The Certificate in Health Project Management course, has been designed in consultation with Portfolio Managers, Programme Leads, Project Managers and Service Managers in health and social care sector in recognition of, and in response to the demand for a workforce equipped with project management, research, and leadership skills, required to effectively lead, and manage projects and service/quality improvement programmes in contemporary health and social care. 

This programme will equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of project and service improvement roles in the statutory, community and voluntary health and social care sector. Graduates may pursue work opportunities as Project Managers, Project Team Leads, Project Officers, Programme Managers, Portfolio Leads, Programme Support Officers, Researchers, Quality Improvement Leads, and related service improvement roles within the health and social care sector.