Healthcare Leadership Development

Healthcare Leadership Development
This report outlines a proposed partnership between Sehatlings and a pharmaceutical company to develop the next generation of healthcare leaders in Pakistan. The initiative addresses the critical need for soft skills and leadership training among medical professionals by Global Village Oncology Network Group.
Hosted Cohort 1 of 48 Hours of Leadership Sprint, a two days boot camp program held on 27th & 28th November at NIC Karachi (Growth Partner).
Note: The photo have the team of GVON along with founder Sehatlings, Pioneer trainers of Aga Khan Hospital
Core Concept & Branding
GVON Component: Leadership Development in Healthcare Workers (Future Leaders).
Global Context: The program is modeled after international initiatives like the Global Health Catalyst (US-based).
Philosophy: Focusing on the top 10 global healthcare institutions, which prioritize leadership and soft skills for young physicians and medical leaders.
The Case for Leadership Training in Pakistan
The necessity for this program is driven by three primary challenges identified in coordination with the Ministry of Health:
Brain Drain: Significant loss of medical talent to international markets.
Industry Loss: Inefficient management leading to systemic losses within the healthcare sector.
Economic Constraints: Addressing the low GDP contribution and managing within a "scarcity budget" where bad management further exacerbates financial strain.
Curriculum & Training Model
The program features a unique, dual-expert teaching approach (the "Combo" model):
Business Perspective: Faculty from business schools to teach fundamental management and administrative principles.
Medical Perspective: Experienced physicians who have navigated the specific challenges of the Pakistani healthcare system.
The "BAD" Framework: A core focus on unlearning the Blame, Accuse, and Demand framework to improve professional culture.
Tiered Competencies: 
Core: 20 essential traits identified over three years of research.
Advanced: Tailored workshops (2–5 days) focused on specific organizational needs.
Target Audience & Execution
Primary Target: Undergraduate medical students and post-graduate residents.
Format: A 48-Hour Leadership Sprint (the inaugural cohort model).
Selection Process: A formal fellowship application process requiring a statement of intent.
Independent Operation: The program will operate independently of specific university umbrellas to maintain agility, though it may utilize venues like the National Incubation Center (NIC) Karachi or local medical colleges.
Partnership & Financials
Instead of a traditional fee-per-student model, the program seeks long-term Pharmaceutical Sponsorship:
Proposed Budget: Approximately 2.5 Lakh PKR per boot camp (covering trainers, auditorium management, logistics, and catering).
Sponsorship Tiers: Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels for 1–2 year commitments.
Cohort Size: 20 participants per session, held every four months.
Value Proposition: Redirecting pharmaceutical R&D and marketing budgets from traditional hospitality toward high-impact professional development.
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