Core competencies and qualifications of health sciences school managers: a multi-method qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The selection and appointment of qualified managers in health sciences schools are critically important due to their substantial impact on the performance of faculties and medical universities. Accordingly, the selection process should be based on criteria that effectively assess candidates' competencies and experiences in alignment with the principles of meritocracy and academic excellence. Unlike previous studies that have mainly focused on general academic leadership traits, this study introduces a comprehensive, merit-based competency framework specifically tailored to health sciences school management. This study aims to identify and define the essential competencies and qualifications required for managers of health sciences schools, including educational departmen

SUBMITTER: Doshmangir L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797815 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature