Steward Health Care Malta is part-sponsoring 20 staff members who are have enrolled in the newly-launched MSc in Healthcare Management and Leadership being organised by the IDEA Leadership and Management Institute in collaboration with the Learning Institute for Healthcare Professionals.

The course, the first of its kind in Gozo, was inaugurated by Gozo Minister Justyne Caruana during an event organised at Gozo General Hospital.

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership course is a two-year programme that prepares students for the higher leadership and management roles in the healthcare industry. It integrates a thorough grounding in advanced business management and healthcare theory and practice with an understanding of the structure and operation of the health care systems.

Having a well-trained and experienced staff is crucial

Joseph Fenech, CEO of Gozo General Hospital, said: “Steward Malta is proud to be supporting its staff members to continue their tertiary education. The MSC in Healthcare Management and Leadership will be a great learning experience for our student professionals. Such opportunities not only help individuals progress in their careers but they also add value to the hospital.”

Furthermore, Nadine Delicata, COO and interim president of Steward Health Care Malta, added: “Steward Malta intends to continue to provide further training opportunities to its staff members. Having a well-trained and experienced staff is crucial if we want to realise Steward’s vision of raising healthcare standards in Malta and Gozo.”

The first intake of the course commenced on June 5 with 25 participants having enrolled, 20 of whom are employees at the Gozo General Hospital.