The Axios Group comprises of Axios International and the Axios Foundation. Founded in 1997, Axios works closely with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers and governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve access to healthcare in emerging economies through innovative, sustainable solutions. Axios International is a consulting company specialized in the design and implementation of patient-focused market access strategies for healthcare companies. Axios Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to healthcare thorough health system strengthening interventions and local capacity building.
Axios has experience designing and implementing access to healthcare solutions in 100+ countries and more than 9 million people have received tests or treatments through Axios-managed programs.
Position Purpose
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the Program Manager will manage multiple patient support program(s). As the Program Manager, the jobholder is required to represent Axios in meetings with Clients, Partners, Stakeholders and Health Authorities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Effectively manage patient support program(s) by liaising with Clients, as well as institutions including hospitals, insurances, NGO’s, charities, distributors, pharmacy chains, health authorities, physicians, nurses and patients.
Ensure that eligible patients are enrolled in a timely manner and in accordance with the project workflow and timelines.
Develop very strong knowledge and reporting with reference to UAE reimbursement structure.
Ensure that all running programs are compliant with the local and international standards accordance to the guidelines.
Prepare timely monitoring reports (monthly) with patient numbers and logistics as well as quality assurance reports (quarterly) for internal review. This includes monitoring and tracking patient files in collaboration with Axios staff in “real time” as patients proceed through the program(s).
Maintain and update electronic program files, including patient and quality assurance data.
Assist in developing and managing the relationship with the Government as well as key national and international stakeholders in country.
Represent Axios at meetings and conferences.
Identify opportunities for new projects and opportunities through discussion with clients or stakeholders.
Develop and manage program budgets.
Develop new services from the existing projects
Manage Axios day-to-day office activities, including line management of junior staff.
Ensure a clear career pathway for their employees and supervising their performance.
Maintain a strong knowledge of the health care industry and up to date with the industry dynamic.
Additional duties as required.
Skills
Relationships
Reporting to Regional Operations Manager.Line Management responsibility for junior staff and program resources.
Develop good relations with the Government, clients and key stakeholders. Work with partners such as governmental agencies, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, political affiliations, and communities.
Work with fellow Program Managers as well as the various divisions of Axios.
Maintain ongoing and frequent communication with Axios regional and global staff.
Core Competencies
Initiative
Technical skills
Presentation skills
Project management
Knowledge and information sharing
Educational Background and Experience
Degree in Nursing or Health related discipline is mandatory.
At least 2-4 years professional experience working in nursing and the healthcare sector in UAE.
Minimum of 1 year Business experience within the healthcare industry.
Written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic.
Strong IT skills with experience in database design and management (Excel).
Holds a PMP certificate (preferably but not essential)
Job Circumstances
Frequent travel is required.
Flexibility in working hours is essential.
Education
Degree in Nursing or Health related discipline is mandatory
UAE