Planning Manager
Job Fit Check
Base Career helps you apply smarter for this job.
Key skills for this role
About the Role
Role Description The Planning Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for some work-from-home flexibility.
Key Skills for This Role
Full Job Posting
Role Description
The Planning Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi, with opportunities for some work-from-home flexibility.
This role is responsible for developing and maintaining operational and capacity plans for clinical services, coordinating schedules across dental centers and the laboratory, and aligning resource allocation with patient demand.
The Planning Manager will analyze performance data, identify process improvements, and collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to optimize patient flow and appointment availability.
Day-to-day tasks include preparing planning reports and dashboards, monitoring adherence to plans, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and contributing to strategic projects that enhance clinic efficiency and patient experience.
The role involves regular communication with leadership and staff to ensure plans are clearly understood, realistic, and effectively implemented.
Qualifications
- Experience in operations planning, resource scheduling, or clinic administration, preferably within healthcare or dental services.
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, including the ability to work with spreadsheets, reporting tools, and performance metrics.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and support process improvement initiatives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional language skills are an advantage.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Operations, or a related field; relevant certifications are beneficial.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and planning software; familiarity with clinic management or scheduling systems is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
- Understanding of patient-centered care principles and commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
Apply for this job in 1 click
Skip the repetitive application forms
Install the Base Career Chrome Extension and autofill job applications across major job boards with your profile.
Trusted by over 500,000 job seekers on Base Career
More from this employer
More jobs at VIP Dental Clinic Dubai
Senior Sales Manager
Dubai, UAE
Role Description The Senior Sales Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, combining on-site presence at VIP Dental Clinic locations with some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for developin
Business Development Manager
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Role Description The Business Development Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi, with flexibility for some work from home. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportuniti
Alliance Manager
Dubai, UAE
Role Description The Alliance Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, with a mix of on-site work at VIP Dental Clinic locations and some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for identifying, d
Capacity Manager
Dubai, UAE
Role Description The Capacity Manager is a part-time, hybrid role based in Dubai, with a mix of on-site presence at the clinics and some work-from-home flexibility. This role is responsible for analyzing patient flow, ch