9 Development Specialist jobs in Kuwait

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, TRAINING & EDUCATION: BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or any related field 13+ years of specialized experience in software development Experience in Oracle WebLogic administration and development under Linux/Unix Experience in Java and Oracle ADF development Experience in development with Oracle Forms, Oracle Reports Experience in requirement gathering, gap analysis, applications design specification, quality control, and integration Training courses or certifications in Unix or Linux operating system Mother language: Arabic Fluent in English and Arabic Job Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Oracle Application Servers Deploy and manage Oracle Forms and reports using Oracle Application Server Develop, test, and deploy applications/eservices according to approved designs and procedures Develop, test, and deploy new systems integration requirements using web services technology Provide front-line technical support for in-house developed applications/eservices and other assigned applications/eservices Create and maintain software analysis, design, and quality control documents to address business requirements Develop integrations with third-party software and external vendors, and provide technical assistance in the development of their integrations and customizations with customer systems Identify opportunities that can improve the efficiency of application processes Investigate and resolve application/eservices functionality-related issues and provide first-level support and troubleshooting Provide assistance and advice to customer users in the effective use of applications and information technology Troubleshoot technical issues and identify modifications needed in existing applications/eservices to meet user requirements Manage users' privileges and access to ensure application security Log customer users’ suggestions and complaints Produce technical documentation for new and existing applications/eservices

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**JOB SUMMARY**

The Specialist is responsible for planning, development and execution of staff development programs, Performance Management, Succession Planning, Learning, Career Development, Staff surveys, Awards, Recognition, sports life and Uniform.

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performance Management & Succession Planning
- Maintains and continuously improves the Hospital’s Performance Management System.
- Launches and manages the annual performance appraisal cycle and develops Appraisal Reports
- Prepares reports for performance appraisals, trainings etc. as required
- Evaluate and strengthen the Medical Appraisal system and facilitate the automation process.
- Develops and carries out the mid-year performance review and feedback
- Efficiently manages the new staff probationary period appraisals.
- Develops Succession planning program to develop, retain and maximize the utilization of high potential/performing employees.
- Learning
- Identifies learning needs for Hospital staff through Training Needs Analysis (TNA) employee survey, individual/focus group interviews and consultation with HODs.
- Plans and manages learning programs to meet development needs within the training budget; Prepares budget reports to justify expenses.
- Organizes and develops/ obtains learning procedure manuals, guides and course materials such as handouts and visual materials
- Develops alternative learning methods if expected improvements are not seen.
- Manages the Orientation Induction programs for trainees and new joiners; ensures proper implementation.
- Develops and recommends learning and events budgets.
- Coordinates learning programs for university graduates within the organization.
- Establishes tie-ups with recognized universities to conduct learning programs.
- Effectively manages the continuous medical education of the physicians, nurses and paramedical staff.
- Career Development
- Develops career development program of all Hospital staff categories.
- Administers career development programs
- Develops specialized programs for talents & key employees.
- Designs and implements leadership programs for high potential employees.
- Discusses career opportunities with high potentials on a regular basis.
- Runs the system of rotations in the Hospital
- Designs the mentoring and coaching methodology, and obtains regular feedback from program participants, mentors and coaches.
- Staff Recognition:

- Plans and organizes the yearly Long Service Award Ceremony
- Plans and organizes the yearly Staff Day Out Event
- Handles the New Mowasat Award
- Manages the New Mowasat Prime Award
- Handles the birthday gift planning and distribution
- HR Policies & Procedures:

- Maintaining and updating the HR policies, procedures and forms.
- HR Portal:

- Maintaining and updating the HR Portal.
- Staff Sports and Social Life:

- Plans and organizes sports events for the staff. e.g. Football, Cricket, table tennis, etc.
- Plans and organizes Physical fitness classes
- Manages the male and female Gyms
- Organize “Coffee with HR” meetings regularly with staff in NMH & NMC.
- Staff Uniform:

- Reviews and updates the staff Uniform Policy and necessary forms.
- Source and secure quality Uniform supplier
- Works on developing a long term contract / relationship with the supplier through the Purchase Department
- Plans the forecast for annual uniform required including the different staff category and develop the estimate budget.
- Collaborates with the IT Department to develop a software to track and control the uniform issuance and distribution
- Ensures new staff receive their uniform as soon as they join the Hospital
- Any other uniform related tasks.
- Other Duties
- Develops and recommends the annual training and events budgets.
- Assists the HR Director in developing the annual HR budgets.
- Updates changes to the NMH organization chart and maintains copies of all departmental charts and reports to HR Manager.
- Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
- Performs recruitment functions as requested by the HR Director.
- Performs other related duties as requested by the HR Director

**KEY CONTACTS**
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**INTERNAL**:

- Department Heads & Managers
- IT Department Staff
- Other NMH Employees

**EXTERNAL**:

- Representatives of Info Technology/Service Companies
- Representatives of training companies
- IT Support Service Providers

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
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**Education**:

**Experience**:

2 years’ experience in a similar role esp. Learning & Development

**Administrative Skills**:Detail oriented with Presentation and Analytical skills. Flexible in approach, ability to Multitask and Prioritize responsibilities.
**Soft Skills:ft Skills**:Excellent Communication and Inter-personal skills.
**Computer Skills**:MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Internet
**Language SkillsExpertise in written and spoken English, Arabic is an advantage**

**PHYSICAL & WORKING CONDITIONS**
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Dean or Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development

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Position Overview:
American International University (AIU) is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development to lead efforts in instructional quality and curriculum advancement across all schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a proven ability to guide academic programs in both general education and specialized disciplines, including complex and technical fields such as engineering, computing, business, design, and biotechnology. Candidates without higher education experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment across academic departments and schools.
• Partner with faculty to enhance course design, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies.
• Promote best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and academic program design.
• Guide the development, approval, and revision of academic programs and courses.
• Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery across disciplines.
• Design and deliver faculty professional development related to curriculum and instruction.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic content and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field; doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of curriculum development and academic leadership experience at the university level.
• Proven ability to manage academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including technical and professional fields.
• Strong understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and program evaluation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• International or multicultural academic experience is preferred.

Note: Applicants must have experience in higher education curriculum leadership . K-12-only experience will not be considered.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Higher Education

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Dean or Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development
Location: Kuwait, Relocation Required (Assistance provided)

Note: Position accepts unaccompanied candidates only

Position Overview:
American International University (AIU) is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development to lead efforts in instructional quality and curriculum advancement across all schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a proven ability to guide academic programs in both general education and specialized disciplines, including complex and technical fields such as engineering, computing, business, design, and biotechnology. Candidates without higher education experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment across academic departments and schools.


• Partner with faculty to enhance course design, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies.


• Promote best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and academic program design.


• Guide the development, approval, and revision of academic programs and courses.


• Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery across disciplines.


• Design and deliver faculty professional development related to curriculum and instruction.


• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic content and pedagogy.
  

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field; doctorate preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of curriculum development and academic leadership experience at the university level.


• Proven ability to manage academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including technical and professional fields.


• Strong understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and program evaluation.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.


• International or multicultural academic experience is preferred.
  

Note: Applicants must have experience in higher education curriculum leadership . K-12-only experience will not be considered.

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Dean or Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development

Join to apply for the

Dean or Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development

role at

American International University, Kuwait . Position Overview: American International University (AIU) is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative

Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development

to lead efforts in instructional quality and curriculum advancement across all schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a proven ability to guide academic programs in both general education and specialized disciplines, including complex and technical fields such as engineering, computing, business, design, and biotechnology. Candidates without higher education experience will not be considered. Key Responsibilities: Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment across academic departments and schools. Partner with faculty to enhance course design, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies. Promote best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and academic program design. Guide the development, approval, and revision of academic programs and courses. Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery across disciplines. Design and deliver faculty professional development related to curriculum and instruction. Foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic content and pedagogy. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field; doctorate preferred. Minimum of 5 years of curriculum development and academic leadership experience at the university level. Proven ability to manage academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including technical and professional fields. Strong understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and program evaluation. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. International or multicultural academic experience is preferred. Note: Applicants must have experience in

higher education curriculum leadership . K-12-only experience will not be considered. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

Education and Training Industries

Higher Education

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Dean or Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development Location:

Kuwait, Relocation Required (Assistance provided)

Note: Position accepts

unaccompanied candidates only

Position Overview: American International University (AIU) is seeking a forward-thinking and collaborative

Director of Academic Curriculum and Program Development

to lead efforts in instructional quality and curriculum advancement across all schools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in higher education and a proven ability to guide academic programs in both general education and specialized disciplines, including complex and technical fields such as engineering, computing, business, design, and biotechnology. Candidates without higher education experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee curriculum development, review, and alignment across academic departments and schools.

Partner with faculty to enhance course design, learning outcomes, and assessment strategies.

Promote best practices in teaching, instructional innovation, and academic program design.

Guide the development, approval, and revision of academic programs and courses.

Ensure consistency and quality in curriculum delivery across disciplines.

Design and deliver faculty professional development related to curriculum and instruction.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement in academic content and pedagogy.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction or a closely related field; doctorate preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of curriculum development and academic leadership experience at the university level.

Proven ability to manage academic programs in a variety of disciplines, including technical and professional fields.

Strong understanding of instructional design, pedagogy, and program evaluation.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

International or multicultural academic experience is preferred.

Note:

Applicants must have experience in

higher education curriculum leadership . K-12-only experience will not be considered.

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development

Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects

Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City

Closing date: 21-Nov-2024

The Company:

Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world.

We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers.

In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of.

Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success.

The Role:

To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions.
• Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction.
• Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps.
• Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies.
• Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive.
• Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning.
• Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives.
• Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success.
• Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields.

Job Specific Technical Skills:

• 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management.
• At least 3 years of marketing and product experience.
• 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills.
• Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Analytical & Insight skills.
• Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management.
• Innovative and creative thinker.
• Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities.
• Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills & project management skills.
• Sales skill preferable.
• Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles.
• Presentation skills.
• Communication skills.
• MS Office.
• Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends.
• Knowledge of telecommunications products and services.
• Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:

• Resume / CV

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VAC9503 - Senior Specialist, Innovative Product Development Field: Strategic & Innovative Business Projects Contract Type: Full Time - Permanent Location: Kuwait - Kuwait City Closing date: 21-Nov-2024 The Company: Ooredoo is an organisation on the move. Thanks to our dedicated employees, we continue to move closer towards our vision to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world. We are a dynamic global telecommunications player operating in 17 countries across the Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Asia. We cover a population of more than half a billion people and serve more than 68 million customers. In Kuwait, we employ approximately 1,000 talented people, all of whom are driving Ooredoo to be the number one choice for world-class communications services in Kuwait. In the face of intensifying competition, increasingly sophisticated technology and rising customer expectations, nothing is more important to our success than our team – and it's a team that you can be part of. Ooredoo's future is bright, and you can be part of our ongoing success. The Role: To lead the development, pricing, and promotion strategies of innovative products, ensuring alignment with market demands and the company’s strategic objectives. The role focuses on managing the entire product lifecycle, from concept through launch and optimization, driving customer engagement, business growth, and competitiveness. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, development, and execution of innovative product solutions. Manage product roadmaps and align with the overall strategic business direction. Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams to bring new products from concept to market. Conduct market analysis to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive gaps. Assess and evaluate new product opportunities, emerging technologies, and customer value management (CVM) strategies. Develop pricing strategies that maximize product profitability while staying competitive. Lead product launch activities, including promotion strategies and go-to-market planning. Oversee product lifecycle management, including customer engagement and retention through CVM initiatives. Oversee the product development process, ensuring timelines, budgets, and goals are met. Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure product success. Monitor product performance post-launch and implement strategies to optimize product features, pricing, and customer engagement. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Marketing, Business, or related fields. Job Specific Technical Skills: 3-4+ years of experience in product development, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management, with a strong focus on innovation and customer value management. At least 3 years of marketing and product experience. 1+ year supervisory and coaching experience required but not mandatory. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong project management, pricing strategy, CVM, and product lifecycle management skills. Strong leadership and comfortable around higher management. Strong project management and organisational skills. Analytical & Insight skills. Experience creating presentations/reports and presenting to top management. Innovative and creative thinker. Ability to operate in a diverse multicultural, multinational work environment, exhibiting appropriate sensitivities. Fluent verbal and written communication in English. Arabic is a must. Familiarity with product lifecycle management tools, pricing models, data analysis, and emerging technologies. Strong analytical skills & project management skills. Sales skill preferable. Knowledge of the GSM, LTE & emerging mobile services and products and overall knowledge of Product Life Cycles. Presentation skills. Communication skills. MS Office. Demonstrated acumen in understanding the industry and its trends. Knowledge of telecommunications products and services. Good technical knowledge in systems used by telecom. Note:

you will be required to attach the following: Resume / CV

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