Policy & Procedure on Leadership Succession Planning

DG of Health Services and Programmes

Acknowledgement

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs would like to thank and appreciate all those who participated in writing up and reviewing this policy in particular the following team:

Dr. Salah Ammar Salimane

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

Ms. Maya Al Ismaili

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

Ms. Moza Al Battashi

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

Acronyms:

MoH

Ministry of Health

DGNA

Directorate General of Nursing Affairs

HQ

Headquarters

DGQAC

Directorate General of Quality Assurance Center

1 - Introduction

Succession planning anticipates long-range healthcare leadership needs and develops future leaders necessary to achieve strategies. Effective and comprehensive succession plans are integrated within the institution's strategic plan, provide a proactive method for identifying and developing potential leaders and encompass all levels of management.