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Management, Innovation and Leadership in Health Care Units

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Management, Innovation and Leadership in Health Care Units

This advanced course, accredited by the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society and the Nursing Council, provides a unique opportunity to acquire tools and techniques that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare units. Collaborate with other professionals to share new models that drive innovation and transformation in the sector.

Partner entities

  • Residencias Montepio Png (3)
    Residências Montepio
  • SELO Actividade Acreditada 3,50 Cdp Site
    Course Accredited by the Nursing Council
  • GILUS
    Portuguese Pharmaceutical Society

General Information

The Advanced Program in Health Unit Management, Innovation and Leadership, accredited by the Portuguese Order of Nurses, equips healthcare professionals with key tools to improve organizational efficiency, lead teams, and implement innovative models that enhance the quality of care.

The program covers leadership, management, health policy, data analytics, innovation and organizational behavior, offering a practical and integrated understanding of the challenges faced by modern healthcare units.

An ideal program for professionals seeking to strengthen strategic skills and play an active role in the modernization of healthcare services.

Who is it for?

The advanced course in Management, Innovation, and Leadership in Healthcare Units is intended for healthcare professionals and managers seeking to acquire management and leadership skills, as well as knowledge of decision support systems essential for ensuring the quality and effectiveness of healthcare services. It is also targeted at those who need to develop studies or projects in the healthcare sector, as part of their personal and professional development and growth.

Why choose this program

The Advanced Program in Health Unit Management, Innovation and Leadership was designed for professionals seeking to strengthen strategic skills and contribute actively to the modernization of healthcare services. Its structure combines in‑person and online sessions, offering flexibility while maintaining a practical, interactive and high‑quality learning experience.

The program brings together essential topics such as leadership, management, health policy, data analytics, innovation and organizational behavior, providing a comprehensive and applied understanding of the real challenges faced by healthcare units. Guided by an experienced and highly specialized faculty, the course equips participants with the tools needed to enhance organizational efficiency, lead teams and implement innovative, quality‑driven models of care.

An ideal choice for professionals aiming to advance their careers and play a key role in transforming healthcare organizations.

Program

he program combines in‑person and online sessions, offering a flexible structure that supports practical learning and real‑world problem‑solving within healthcare organizations.

Leadership, Management and Ethics in Healthcare

  • Foundational leadership principles for clinical environments
  • Ethical decision‑making and professional responsibility
  • Team coordination and managerial skill development

Health Unit Management

  • Organizational models and operational functioning
  • Quality, logistics and process optimization
  • Clinical governance and continuous improvement

Health Policy, Planning and Control

  • Health systems and policy frameworks
  • Strategic planning and contracting mechanisms
  • Performance monitoring and evaluation

Health Analytics and Decision Support

  • Introduction to data analytics in healthcare
  • Performance indicators and critical interpretation of information
  • Practical applications for operational management

The New Health User

  • Emerging user profiles and system demands
  • Organizational behavior and change management
  • Innovation and marketing in healthcare services

Thematic Seminars

  • Integrated Responsibility Centers (CRI)
  • Professional Ethics and Deontology

Objectives

This program aims to empower healthcare professionals and managers to:

  • Address the challenges of the new healthcare market: Utilize planning, management, and control tools in healthcare organizations;
  • Manage innovation and change processes: Understand and manage innovation and change, as well as customer relationships in the context of new healthcare users;
  • Use analytical applications: Monitor organizational performance and identify key indicators in healthcare analytics;
  • Understand the principles of health law and ethics: Comprehend and apply the guiding principles of law and ethics in healthcare;
  • Apply models of excellence: Implement excellence models and benchmarks for continuous quality improvement.

Teaching Staff

The course is supported by a faculty of internationally renowned academics and esteemed professionals, providing a scientifically grounded education with a strong practical focus.

Guilherme Victorino

Course Coordinator and Sub-Director of NOVA IMS

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Teresa Rodrigues

Invited Full Professor

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Carlos Lucas

Course Coordinator and Guest Professor

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José Carlos Caiado

Course Coordinator and Assistant Professor

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Roberto Henriques

Associate Professor

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João Valente Cordeiro

Guest Assistant Professor

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Contacts

For more information about this course, please contact:

Renata Barateiro

Marketing and Admissions Coordinator for Executive Education
Marketing & Admissions Department

+351 213 828 619

executive@novaims.unl.pt