OMAN MEDICAL COLLEGE
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Operational Plan
The operational plan has two types of endeavors, viz, Projects and Activities.
Projects represent a time-bound outcome through a structured and goal-oriented
programme. It always connects to a fixed timeframe. The projects are subject to full
review on its completion although it undergoes a practice of partial review on
implementation. Every project has a leader assisted by a subcommittee of the faculty
or and administrative staff. Projects may or may not be complete in itself. Sometime
it may span another set of activities as its byproducts.
Activities are open ended and therefore it never completes. However it also
undergoes the same process of review.
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EDUCATION
Priority No. 1 – Deliver high quality education in health sciences
Education is a top priority at Oman Medical College. Providing Oman with qualified health
professionals that have the potential to elevate the health status of the people is paramount. We
strongly believe that in order to develop well rounded clinicians, students need to experience
learning both inside as well as outside the classroom.
Goal 1 :
Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
Goal 2 :
Oman
Offer a curriculum that meets international standards that are contextualized for
Goal 3 :
Cultivate extracurricular activities that promote personal development
Goal 4 :
Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities for students
Goal 5 :
Ensure OMC has control over the admission process
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Operational Planning/Education/Project No. 1/Restructuring the salary structure of the
faculty
Goal 1 : Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
It combines two goals, viz, a. Recruit and b. Retain and therefore is mapped separately as the
operational plan directives.
Strategic Planning Objectives
Goal 1.b
Retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
1.1.1 Offer a compensation package that not only attracts top professionals but retains them
Project No. 1 Restructuring the salary structure of the faculty
 Provision for appropriate compensation and incentives at par with their counterparts in the
country is to be rationally be drawn up
Terms of references
- Comparable salary package
- Provision for incentives for excellence in performance
- Provision for revision of scales periodically
- The transparency of the procedure
- Provision for faculty development and research
Sponsor: Dr. P. Mohamed Ali
Project Leader: Prof. M. P. Nair
Members
Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Dr. Yaseen Al Lawatia
Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Timeline: January 2015
Expected outcome: Approved financial package for the faculty
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Operational Planning/Education/Minor Project No. 1/Policy on mode of recruitment
Goal 1: Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
Strategic Planning Objectives
Goal 1.a.
Recruit a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
Minor Project No. 1 Policy on mode of recruitment
Adherence to strict compliance with the qualification prescribed for the faculty and transparent
procedure for man hunt are to be worked out.
Terms of reference
- Reach out the best through wide notification in the media and web
- Identification of good job portal for recruitment
- Transparent procedure for verification of credentials of and interaction with the candidates
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. Vinod Nambiar
Members:
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: January 2015
Expected Outcome: Document on the procedures for recruitment of high quality faculty based
on the terms of reference.
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Operational Planning/Education/ Project No. 2/ Standardize induction and orientation
programme for all new faculty
Goal 1 : Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
Strategic Planning Objectives
1.1.2
Provide medical education training for all new faculty
Project No. 2 Standardize induction and orientation programme for all new faculty
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader : Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: February 2015
Expected Outcome: A structured programme for induction and orientation of new faculty –
to be implemented with strict compliance
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Operational Planning/Education/ Project No. 3/ Revisit the policy on professional
development
Goal 1 : Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty to deliver premier academic programs
Strategic Planning Objectives
1.1.3 Identify and implement mechanisms for professional development and faculty exchanges to
encourage continuous learning
Project No. 3 Revisit the policy on professional development
Sponsor: Dr. Yaseen Al Lawatia
Project Leader: Dr. Sanam Anwar
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: February 2015
Expected Outcome: Updated policy on professional development for implementation
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Operational Planning/Education/ Project No. 4/ Development of a policy for periodic review
of curriculum
Goal 2 : Offer a curriculum that meets international standards that are contextualized for Oman
Strategic Planning Objectives
1.2.1 Regular review/modification of curriculum
1.2.2 Evaluate course on an annual basis
1.2.3 Address “areas of concern” and “areas of transition” in accreditation documents prior to next
review
Project No. 4 Development of a policy for periodic review of curriculum
Terms of reference
- Provision for statutory timeline for review
- Authentication of review
- Approval of review and updating
-External validation
Note:
Continuous internal review and periodic external review must be ensured. A separate office must be
established to deal with the review and validation. The academic quality management should
professionally be designed for transparency and external validation. The validation and updating
must be mandated as an internal quality assurance mechanism.
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. Thomas Heming
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: April 2015
Expected Outcome:
 A well designed document on the form and flow of review process
 Consistency of procedures for all departments are to be incorporated
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Operational Planning/Education/ Activity No. 1
Goal 3 : Cultivate extracurricular activities that promote personal development
1.3.1 Conduct regular personal development workshops
1.3.3 Facilitate student led organizations at all campuses
Mode of operation:
1. Draw up a plan of workshop on personal development
2. Ensure the timely election of student bodies
3. Ensure the efficient functioning of student organization
4. Ensure the budgetary provision for student activities
Controlling office of this activity: Student Affairs
Monitoring office: Deputy Dean’s Office
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Operational Planning/Education/ Project No. 5/ Development of directives on problem based
learning
Goal 3 : Cultivate extracurricular activities that promote personal development
Strategic Planning Objectives
1.3.2 Promote self-directed learning initiatives
Project No. 5 Development of directives on problem based learning
Terms of reference
- Encourage group learning and problem based learning
Sponsor: Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Project Leader:
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: April 2015
Expected Outcome: Finalization of the scope of problem based learning in the medical and
pharmacy teaching modules
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Operational Planning/Education/ Activity No. 2
Goal 4 : Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities for students
1.4.1 Promote educational experiences outside the classroom
Mode of operation:
1. Conduct organized lecture by external experts
2. Encourage the conduct of poster exhibition in the related areas
3. Use the movie club to screen relevant videos and short films
Controlling office of this activity: Student Affairs
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
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Operational Planning/Education/ Activity No. 3
Goal 4 : Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance educational opportunities for students
1.4.2 Develop formal exchange program with various academic partners
1.4.3 Promote joint initiatives with other colleges to encourage a diverse learning environment
1.4.4 Ensure our graduates are highly competitive
Off Classroom learning
Mode of operation:
1. Encourage the students to pursue electives in the partner institutions
2. Encourage the student bodies to organize intercollegiate events
3. Encourage IFMSA activities
4. Plan the calendar of all the above activities
Controlling office of this activity: Student Affairs and Electives Coordinating Centre
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
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Operational Planning/Education/ Activity No. 4
Goal 5 : Ensure OMC has control over the admission process
1.5.1 Utilize a customized selection process to identify qualified applicants
Attract the students through academic counseling in the best schools in the country
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Objective: To fetch the best in the feeding schools.
Mode of operation:
1. Identify the list of schools
2. Depute designated counselor to meet the students during their “Tanawiyya”
3. Organize visual presentation on the college and the career
4. Organize visit of the students to the college
Controlling office of this activity: Student Affairs
Monitoring office: Student Admissions Committee
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Operational Planning/Education/ Activity No. 5
Goal 5 : Ensure OMC has control over the admission process
1.5.1 Utilize a customized selection process to identify qualified applicants
Ensure the graph of the new entrants in to the programme does fall above the higher side of
the admission eligibility in the country
Mode of operation:
1. Introduce an entrance test for admission to the MD programme and the Pharmacy
Programme
Controlling office of this activity: Registration
Monitoring office: Student Affairs
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Priority No. 2 - Contribute to improving the health of the people
Teaching our students to care for the people of Oman is a hallmark of the educational experience
we offer at Oman Medical College. Regardless of the educational program that a student is enrolled
in, we stress the importance of serving the community and understanding the specific health needs
of the people of Oman. We encourage our students to make a difference in the lives of the people
that they privileged are to serve.
Goal 1: Ensure that academic activities are consistent with the health care needs of Oman
Goal 2 : Develop strong community linkages through community outreach
Goal3 : Increase student clinical experiences through community outreach or other patient care
settings
Goal 4 : Improve patient satisfaction by promoting student engagement
Goal 5 : Encourage students to explore specialties that are in short supply in Oman
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Project No. 1/ Development of a policy on
academic extension activities
Goal 1: Ensure that academic activities are consistent with the health care needs of Oman
Strategic Planning Objectives
2.1.1 Participate in creating a health care system that is responsive to the health needs of the people
of Oman
Project No. 1 Development of a policy on academic extension activities
Terms of reference
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Restate outreach activities as academic extension. Support it with administrative unit
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Establish a strong working relation with all departments of the Ministry of Health including
Pharmacy outlets in the country through mutually shared extension activities
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The college should have an office for extension activities. It must have direct link with all the
departments of the Ministry. It must explore the possibilities of tying up with government for
strengthening the public health care activities.
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The national health policy and programme should properly be linked with the college activities.
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At least two national seminars/conferences/research studies must be organized by the college on
any issue of national concern.
Sponsor: Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Project Leader:
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: January 2015
Expected Outcome: Document on the policy on academic extension activities that includes
the strategies and concerns
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Project No. 2/ The creation of extension office
Goal 1: Ensure that academic activities are consistent with the health care needs of Oman
Strategic Planning Objectives
2.1.1 Participate in creating a health care system that is responsive to the health needs of the people
of Oman
Project No. 2 The creation of extension office
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Designate a faculty to be in charge of extension activities
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The office may be linked up with all academic departments
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Prepares a plan of action in the beginning of the academic year
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Ensures budgetary provision for its activities
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Empower the office to explore, design and implement the extension activities
Sponsor: Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Project Leader: Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: February 2015
Expected Outcome: Office in operation with a vision and plan for extension activities
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Activity No. 1
Goal 1: Ensure that academic activities are consistent with the health care needs of Oman
2.1.1 Participate in creating a health care system that is responsive to the health needs of the people
of Oman
Two national seminars/conferences/research studies must be organized by the college on any
issue of national concern.
Mode of operation:
1. Identify the themes in tune with national requirements
2. Announce it in the beginning of the academic year
3. Plan it through involvement of Ministries
Controlling office of this activity: Office for the extension activities
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Activity No. 2
Goal 2 : Develop strong community linkages through community outreach
2.2.1 Develop and implement community service projects that will improve the health of the
people of Oman
2.2.2 Provide specific health education programs for various constituents and communities
2.2.3 Expand partnerships with community-based health care organizations to improve the health
of the people
Roadshow in the locality
Mode of operation:
1. The involvement of the faculty and the students must be ensured
2. The module/event should reflect the national concern or priority
Controlling office of this activity: Students extension office
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Timeline: November & March
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Activity No. 3
Goal 2 : Develop strong community linkages through community outreach
2.2.1 Develop and implement community service projects that will improve the health of the
people of Oman
2.2.2 Provide specific health education programs for various constituents and communities
2.2.3 Expand partnerships with community-based health care organizations to improve the health
of the people
Publication of pamphlet in Arabic on health issues
Mode of operation:
1. Identify a prime health concern which requires awareness of the people
2. Draft and edit the literature with the help of concerned department
3. Ensure its wide reach with proper distribution
Controlling office of this activity: Students extension office
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Timeline (Open ended)
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Activity No. 4
Goal3: Increase student clinical experiences through community outreach or other patient care
settings
2.3.1 Maximize students clinical experiences through community outreach activities
2.3.2 Facilitate student led efforts to identify sponsors who can contribute to various community
health projects
Medical camp
Mode of operation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Organize medical camp with specific focus for the community around the college
Ensuring the students involvement on massive scale
Provision for interaction between the students & faculty, and the community
Ensuring budgetary provision for this event
Controlling office of this activity: Students extension office
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Timeline (Open ended)
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Goal 4 : Improve patient satisfaction by promoting student engagement
2.4.1
Participate in hospital managed protocols
It is an unrealistic objective in the given scenario.
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Operational Planning/Community Service/ Activity No. 5
Goal 5 : Encourage students to explore specialties that are in short supply in Oman
2.5.1 Work with the Omani government to develop a plan that addresses shortages of health care
professionals
2.5.2 Create a formal program for physician shadowing in select specialties
2.5.3 Expand and improve the types of counseling available for students
Career counseling
Mode of operation:
Controlling office of this activity: Students extension office
Monitoring office: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Timeline (Open ended)
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RESEARCH
Priority No. 3 – Support the development of research
Our faculty and student research efforts have been a significant challenge at Oman Medical
College. However, recognizing that this is a critical mission of the college, we must move forward
with a focused effort. By collaborating with the various Omani Ministries and other external
partnerships we will begin to develop a solid population-based research portfolio that will focus on
the specific health issues of the Omani people. It has the following goals.
Goal 1:
Encourage faculty participation in various research and scholarship
initiatives that benefit the Omani people
Goal2:
Promote student engagement in research
Goal 3:
Strengthen and expand collaborations to facilitate research growth
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Operational Planning/Research/Project No. 1/Develop institutional policy for research
Goal 1: Encourage faculty participation in various research and scholarship initiatives that benefit the
Omani people
Strategic Planning Objectives
3.1.1
3.1.5
Determine focus areas for research
Develop a governance structure for research at OMC
Project No. 1 Develop institutional policy for research
- Development of a defined policy on research is to be addressed with high priority. The
identification of the potential departments, the infrastructural planning for research and setting apart
the budgetary provision constitute the structure of the policy.
Terms of references
- Identification of the potential departments
- Infrastructural planning for research
- Budgetary provision for research
- Policy on professional development for research
- The setting up of an administrative cell for research
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. Firdous Jahan
Members
Dr. Uwe Fass
Dr. Sanam Anwar
Dr. Sujith. V. C
Faculty, Baushar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: December 2014
Expected outcome: Approved Policy Document for implementation
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Operational Planning/Research/Project No. 2/Policy on Integration of Curriculum &
research
Goal2: Promote student engagement in research
Strategic Planning Objectives
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
Ensure research methods are incorporated into the curriculum
Strength and expand the number of research projects wherein students can participate
Create a series of student-centered research activities that promotes scholarship
Note:
There can be two models, viz, OMC Sohar model and OMC Baushar model. This postulate was
circulated among the faculty of all departments and solid comments were received. Though they
differ in the details they are unanimous on the following points.
 Training on research methodology should be made mandatory in the curriculum with appropriate
credit.
 There should be medical student research programme for the students in the summer of every year.
 It must be properly institutionalized without prejudice to the interest of the ordinary students who
do not have interest in research.
 The students enrolled should be given stipend and encouraged to present papers.
 The programme provides students with three 8 – 12 week period for research over 3 years
 The students who participate in MSRP must be given extra credit.
 Award extra credits to the students for their participation in research.
 The existing provision of research at the undergraduate level with 2 credits may be enhanced to 3
credits to provide significant space for research.
Therefore the college has to firm its position on the objectives cited as 3.2.1, 3.2.2 & 3.2.3 with
policy details if any. The Project No. 2 may consider all the above points shared by the faculty while
they draw up the Project No. 2.
Project No. 2 Policy on Integration of Curriculum & research
Sponsor: Dr. Thomas Heming
Project Leader: Dr. M. L. Ajmani
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: January 2015
Expected outcome: Approved Policy Document for implementation
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Operational Planning/Research/Project No. 3/Policy on Economics of Research
Goal 1: Encourage faculty participation in various research and scholarship initiatives that benefit the
Omani people
Strategic Planning Objectives
3.1.3
Include research and scholarship efforts in promotion criteria
3.1.4
Implement institutional grant program to provide internal pilot funds for research projects
3.1.6
Develop exclusive infrastructural plan for research
Project No. 3 Policy on Economics of Research
- Policy on linking the research credentials of the staff with the award of increment
- Policy on provision for incentive to the faculty for research
- Policy on internal minor research grant for the department
- Plan for infrastructural expansion for research
- Keep the faculty with research expertise on the roll for a longer period through higher pay grade
and employment contract for long years
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Prof. M. P. Nair
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: January 2014
Expected outcome: Approved policy document
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Operational Planning/Research/Project No. 4/Collaborative Research
Goal 3: Strengthen and expand collaborations to facilitate research growth
Strategic Planning Objectives
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
Partner with West Virginia University on specific research initiatives that will benefit the
Omani people
Collaborate with the Ministry of Health on specific research focus areas
Investigate private sources for collaboration (e.g. various industry partnerships)
Project No. 4 Collaborative Research
The project covers the following areas.
- Ensure strong linkages with other centres in and outside the country for research in Medicine and
Pharmacy and articulate the role of consultancy in the health sector
- Provide administrative support for identification of the financial agencies for research
- It should also enlist the major financial agencies and organize workshop on research methodology.
- Project cell should be formed to help the faculty design the project in the format.
- Encourage academic partnership with other institutions in the world through research and scholarly
work
 Establish link with other centres through MoU
- Formal MoU should be signed with reputable medical centres outside the country.
- The following institutions may be listed for MOU (Medicine)
i. School of Medicine, West Virginia University
ii. Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
iii. All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
iv. Aga Khan University, Islamabad, Pakistan
v. Post Graduate Institute, Chandigarh, India
- Pharmacy
i. School of Medicine, West Virginia University
ii. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), India
iii. Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, India
iv. JSS Medical College, Mysore
Sponsor: Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Project Leader: Director, Research Office
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Faculty, Baushar
It is an Open ended project of the research office
Expected outcome: Finalization of the partner institutions for research and scholarly activities
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Operational Planning/Research/Activity No. 1
Institutionalize the space for consultancy and research in the health sector of the country
Sohar Model
- The college should identify a few departments as Department of Excellence based on the
performance. These departments should be linked to their counterparts in the national hospitals of
the Sultanate of Oman for joint operations. They should be encouraged to organize national level
interventions for research and consultancy.
Mode of operation:
1. Identification of departments – By Dr. Saleh, Dr. Heming & Dr. Shafaee (November 2014)
2. Exploring the scope of collaboration – By the respective heads of the department (January
2014)
3. Organizing events – By the departments (It is an open ended activity and the department
should be encouraged to organize one collaborative event per year)
4. Monitoring office – Quality Department
Operational Planning/Research/Activity No. 2
Encourage faculty exchange for research
- Faculty exchange for research is the most effective and feasible programme in the line.
- The budget may reflect a provision for faculty exchange.
Mode of operation:
1. Inclusion of this item in the next budget
2. Identification of faculty of the department of excellence through a well-defined procedure
3. The offices of the Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs and Vice Dean of Academic Affairs can be
the controlling office
4. The office of the Chairman, Staff Professional Development Committee can monitor the
activity
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Operational Planning/Research/Activity No. 3
Start publication wing to edit a journal/book in the domain of Medicine
Sohar
- The college can initiate the formation of an association of the non-clinical medical scientists of the
GCC. This organization can start publishing a journal of non-clinical medical sciences.
- It may be biannual in the beginning and to start with e-form is the most desirable.
Mode of operation:
1. The office of the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs may finalize the branch of academic
disciplines in December 2014
2. The office can correspond with the practicing scientists in the region to get concurrence on
the idea of an association (March/April 2015)
3. The college may sponsor the first conference of the members and form the association (May
2015)
4. The conference may resolve to the approve the proposal to start the journal
5. The first publication in September 2015
Operational Planning/Research/Activity No. 4
Enlisting more students for submitting research proposals to TRC and more faculty for
submitting proposals under the research grants of TRC
Mode of operation:
1. Initiating a project cell under a faculty to expose the students and faculty to the details of the
proposal writing, design and submission.
2. Organizing workshops on research craft.
3. Ensuring more students to apply for the research grant under FURAP.
Controlling office of this activity: Office of research
Monitoring office: Office of the Vice Dean of Clinical Affairs
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ADMINISTRATION
Priority 4
vision
Provide the necessary processes and resources to ensure OMC can reach its
Achieving the mission and vision for Oman Medical College is not possible without the appropriate
infrastructure. Critical elements such as facilities, information technology, finances, planning,
policies and procedures, and human resources are essential in moving an institution forward.
Ensuring the appropriate infrastructure is the primary responsibility of administration and the Board
of Directors of OMC. An appropriate infrastructure as well as robust programs in education, service
and research is critical for national accreditation, which OMC is striving to achieve by 2023.
Goal 1 :
Goal 2 :
Goal 3 :
Goal 4 :
Goal 5 :
Centralize administration functions across campuses
Prepare for national accreditation of health professional programs
Enhancement of information technology infrastructure
Ensure adequate facilities for education, research, service and student life
Create a sustainable financial model for mission support
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 1/Integration of policies of Baushar &
Sohar
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.1.1
4.1.2
Centralization of the administration offices (e.g. an umbrella organization)
Develop one set of policies and procedures for all campuses
Project No. 1 Integration of policies of Baushar & Sohar
Terms of references
- Governance
 constitution of Board of Directors
 constitution of Governing Council
- Policy on Staff Appointment
- Policy on salary, contract, leave and other benefits of the staff
- Policy on Promotion of Teaching Staff in Oman Medical College
- Policy on Appraisal of the Staff
- Policy on Staff Discipline and misbehavior
- Policy on Staff Capability and Procedures
- Policy on Staff Grievances Redressal Mechanism
- Policy on Professional Development
- Policy on Academic Quality Management
- Policy on Health, Safety & Security
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. Yaseen Al Lawatia
Members
Prof. M. P. Nair
Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: February 2015
Expected Outcome: Integrated Policy document on administration of OMC
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 2/Salary structure and job description
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.1.3
4.1.4
Create job descriptions and salary ranges that are consistent across campuses
Ensure comparable salaries based on qualifications and experience
Project No. 2 Salary structure and job description
Terms of references
- Redefining the salary scales
- Developing the qualification index for every position
- Restating the job description
Sponsor: Prof. M. P. Nair
Project Leader: Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Members
Finance Manager, Baushar
Finance Manager, Sohar
Timeline: March 2015
Expected Outcome: Document on Pay profile
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 1
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
Structured training on SOLE
4.1.5 Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
Mode of operation:
1. Half Day Session for all faculty
2. Training through demonstration
Controlling office of this activity: IT Department
Monitoring office: Deputy Dean
November 2014
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 2
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
4.1.5
Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
Workshop on Medical Teaching Methodologies
Mode of operation:
1. Half Day Session for all faculty
2. Exposure to the latest teaching methods
Controlling office of this activity: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Monitoring office: Dean
January 2015
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 3
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
4.1.5
Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
Workshop on Student Assessment Strategies
Mode of operation:
1.
2.
Controlling office of this activity: Vice Dean for Academic Affairs
Monitoring office: Dean
April 2015
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 4
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
4.1.5
Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
Workshop on Research Planning
Mode of operation:
1.
2.
Controlling office of this activity: Vice Dean for Clinical Affairs
Monitoring office: Dean
July 2015
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 5
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
4.1.5
Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
English course for the Drivers and Security Guards
Mode of operation:
1.
Controlling office of this activity: QA Office
Monitoring office: Deputy Dean
December 2014
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Activity No. 6
Goal 1 : Centralize administration functions across campuses
4.1.5
Promote faculty and staff development and training necessary for various positions
Workshop on Interpersonal Management
Mode of operation:
1.
Controlling office of this activity: QA Office
Monitoring office: Deputy Dean
January 2015
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 3/Gap analysis for OAAA
Goal 2 : Prepare for national accreditation of health professional programs
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
Perform gap analysis for various accreditation standards
Develop and prioritize a list of initiatives based on gap analysis
Create a high-level timeline for accreditation of programs at OMC
Project No. 3 Gap analysis for OAAA
Terms of references
- Preparation of audit on the status
- Finalization on the audit document
- Drawing up the schedule of details of action to be taken to overcome the weak performance
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Members
Dr. Mohammed Al Shafaee
Dr. Thomas Heming
Dr. Yaseen Al Lawatia
Dr. Abdullah Al Ghailani
Timeline: December 2014
Expected Outcome: White paper on OMC standards
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No.4 / Enhancement of the website
Goal 3 : Enhancement of information technology infrastructure
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
Centralize specific information technologies functions for all campuses
Improve communication within and between campuses
Facilitate the use of e-learning and provide appropriate tools
Enhance and expand the content of the website for OMC
Project No. 4 Enhancement of the website
Terms of references
- Dynamic
- Provision for online submission of applications of students and candidates for career
position
- Linking of online services to the website, E.g. SOLE, MOODLE, E-Library Portal,
Email
- Intranet website for all the departments
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Mr. Shajan & Mr. Javaid Iqbal Kayani
Members
Head Librarian, Baushar
Head Librarian, Sohar
Mode of implementation: Outsourcing
Timeline: July 2015
Expected Outcome: The website renovated
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 5 / Linking all campuses
Goal 3 : Enhancement of information technology infrastructure
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
Centralize specific information technologies functions for all campuses
Improve communication within and between campuses
Facilitate the use of e-learning and provide appropriate tools
Enhance and expand the content of the website for OMC
Project No. 5 Linking all campuses
Terms of references
- Point to point link between Sohar, Baushar & Rustaq campuses
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Mr. Shajan & Mr. Javaid Iqbal Kayani
Members
Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Mr. Mujeeb
Mode of implementation: Internal endeavor
Timeline: April 2015
Expected Outcome: Centralizing the information technology functions and the campuses well
connected
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 6/Expanded phase of Sohar Campus
Goal 4 : Ensure adequate facilities for education, research, service and student life
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
Conduct formal space review and future needs assessment
Ensure appropriate student recreation space and living quarters
Create fully-equipped lecture halls and classrooms
Develop a clinical skills laboratory
Ensure adequate clinical training facilities for all students
Develop research laboratories
Project No. 6 Expanded phase of Sohar campus
Terms of references
- Construction of new laboratories and lecture halls
- Expansion of library and cafeteria
- Mosque
- Hostel for girls
Sponsor: Board of Directors
Project Leader: Prof. M. P. Nair
Members
Timeline: February 2015
Expected Outcome: Completion of expansion
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 7/Examination Room
Goal 4 : Ensure adequate facilities for education, research, service and student life
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
Conduct formal space review and future needs assessment
Ensure appropriate student recreation space and living quarters
Create fully-equipped lecture halls and classrooms
Develop a clinical skills laboratory
Ensure adequate clinical training facilities for all students
Develop research laboratories
Project No. 7 Examination Room
Terms of references
- Refitting of the study area
- Installation of new computers
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Members
Timeline: June 2015
Expected Outcome: Completion of examination room
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 8/Clinical Skills Lab
Goal 4 : Ensure adequate facilities for education, research, service and student life
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
Conduct formal space review and future needs assessment
Ensure appropriate student recreation space and living quarters
Create fully-equipped lecture halls and classrooms
Develop a clinical skills laboratory
Ensure adequate clinical training facilities for all students
Develop research laboratories
Project No. 8 Clinical Skills Lab
Terms of references
- Refitting the Anatomy Lab
- Furnishing
- Equipping
Sponsor: Dr. P. M. Mubarak Pasha
Project Leader: Dr. A. K. Pujahari
Members
Timeline: June 2015
Expected Outcome: Completion of Clinical Skills Lab
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 9/ Develop a model to attract students
from GCC countries
Goal 5 : Create a sustainable financial model for mission support
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
Develop plans to diversify sources of revenue
Ensure that tuition and fees covers appropriate educational costs
Ensure an inclusive annual capital and operations budget process
Project No. 9 Develop a model to attract students from GCC countries
Terms of references
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Implement strategies to bring more students from the GCC and other arab countries
Ensure participation in the higher education conference in the GCC countries and other Arab
countries
Identify and authorize NGOs to coordinate the admissions in the GCC and Arab countries
Identify and authorize NGOs to coordinate the admissions in the GCC and Arab countries
Use the media to market the college
Sponsor: Dr. P. Mohamed Ali
Project Leader: Prof. M. P. Nair
Members
Timeline: June 2015
Expected Outcome: Viable model for action to ensure admission to the private quota
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Operational Planning/Administration/ Project No. 10/ Develop a scheme for expansion
through diversification
Goal 5 : Create a sustainable financial model for mission support
Strategic Planning Objectives
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
Develop plans to diversify sources of revenue
Ensure that tuition and fees covers appropriate educational costs
Ensure an inclusive annual capital and operations budget process
Project No. 10
Develop a scheme for expansion through diversification
Terms of references
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Evolve an action plan to offer new courses
Paramedical courses
Draw up the list of need based courses with time frame
Short term certificate courses
Need based courses for the professionals
Evolve strategies to use the facilities in the late evening sessions
Evolve MOU with organizations in the health sector to offer evening programmes for their staff
Explore the feasibility to offer a few courses in the evening
Sponsor: Dr. Saleh Al Khusaiby
Project Leader: Dr. Mohammed Al Shafee
Members
Faculty, Sohar
Faculty, Baushar
Timeline: June 2015
Expected Outcome: Viable model for action to ensure admission to the private quota
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