An innovative and specialized program designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to effectively lead complex and multidisciplinary projects in the healthcare sector.
The 6th edition of the Postgraduate Course in Health Project Management is a unique opportunity for professionals who wish to specialize in managing highly complex projects in one of the most challenging and dynamic sectors: healthcare. This program has been designed to equip project managers with the most modern tools, techniques, and methodologies, combining a practical approach with a strong theoretical foundation.
Throughout the program, students will have access to a network of recognized mentors and experts, in addition to developing the essential hard and soft skills for success in project management. The course also offers the possibility of specialization in three strategic areas: Software Project Management, Sustainability, and International Projects, enabling a customized and market-oriented training experience.
Get ready to face the challenges of the future of healthcare, lead multidisciplinary teams, and conduct innovative projects that generate a positive impact. At the end of the program, students will be qualified to apply for IPMA/APOGEP certification, an important competitive advantage for any professional in the field.
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The Postgraduate Course in Health Project Management is tailored for professionals who work or aspire to work in project management, particularly in the healthcare sector. This course is ideal for:
Students will learn low-code programming, the ideal option for non-programmers or engineers with no prior experience or knowledge in programming.
Using block-based programming, students will develop simple solutions such as web pages or apps.
Students will learn to analyze the impact of projects and businesses on the environment, economy, and society; diagnose and implement innovation projects stemming from the 2030 Agenda defined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and recognize the importance of sustainable resource management throughout the lifecycle of a project, particularly through the principles of the circular economy.
Students will engage with entities dedicated to international development cooperation, understand the specifics of international project management, develop skills in analysis, partner involvement, leadership, and team management, explore different models of international cooperation, and discover new trends in international project management.
With a strong focus on public health case studies, students will explore the sector’s specifics, develop critical thinking, strategies for maximizing opportunities and minimizing risks, and practice the skills required for leading projects in this particular setting.
In addition to hard skills, the program will address a broad set of soft skills, including communication strategies and techniques for effective interaction with various contexts and audiences.
Throughout the course, participants will interact with renowned academics, project managers, program and portfolio managers, and project management support office leaders. They will gain insight into the dynamics of traditional organizations and those oriented towards projects, understanding the challenges of project management in the healthcare sector. Students will learn from distinguished professors at the School—experts in their fields—and from a wide range of speakers with extensive experience in project and portfolio management. Through partnerships with companies, associations, and foundations, they will also have access to a network of mentors who will guide them in their final projects.
The course is designed to provide students with advanced project management training, built on the best available evidence and supported by practical methodologies. This approach enables students with varying levels of experience to seize dynamic opportunities to practice and apply the knowledge gained throughout the program.
The course is structured to allow students who wish to do so to apply for IPMA/APOGEP certification in project management as a Certified Project Management Associate.
Abrão Kulaif (NOVA SBE) | Gonçalo Mota (NOVA NSPH) | Gonçalo Rijo (UNL) | João Pequenão (Inetum) | Paulo Sousa (APOGEP) | Tiago Dias (EPD)
Project ColoRIR
The ColoRIR project, created by Filipa Barata, Andreia Ferreira, Jeanete Calderón, and Joana Osório, students of the Postgraduate Course in Health Project Management at ENSP NOVA, was the grand winner of the NOVA ImpACT! Challenges.
The ColoRIR project aims to address a significant public health issue—Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs). HAIs are infections acquired by patients during health care and medical procedures. According to the DGS (Directorate-General of Health), the annual prevalence rate of HAIs in Portugal is 7.6%, leading to an additional 9 days of hospitalization per patient, significant economic costs, and a mortality rate of 15.7%. These infections present a major and preventable public health challenge.
eBREATHIE PROJECT
Ana Rita Constante, Diana Gonçalves, Elsa Inocêncio, Inês Sampaio, students of the Postgraduate Course in Health Project Management at ENSP NOVA, win the NOVA ImpACT! Challenges with the project “Easy Breathie”.
eBreathie is a new smart inhaler designed to empower asthma patients in managing their condition, ultimately improving their quality of life!
The project aims to address the difficulties in using inhalation therapeutic devices (used for treating various respiratory diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) by creating a connectable and adaptable medical device for inhalers. This device will not only monitor when the medication is taken but will also evaluate how it is taken (providing insight into its effectiveness). All collected data will be shared with the patient through an app, giving them more control over their condition. Additionally, the data can be shared with the doctor, enabling remote communication with healthcare services.
Learn more about this project here.
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