Discussion 2- 515

Research health organizations and hospitals in your area. 

1- Present a table identifying the type of controlling authority (examples include Ministry of Health, referral hospital, security forces medical services, army forces medical services, teaching hospital, private, etc.), primary objectives for care and specialization of services provided, and target population groups.

2-  Briefly define advantages and disadvantages for each as a potential healthcare administrator who has been recruited to manage one of these facilities. Then identify which you would choose to work for and why. 

3- Provide examples and support your statements with logic and argument, citing any sources referenced.

Requirements: 

1-Cite credible reference materials, including at least 2-3 scholarly peer-reviewed reference.

2- (2- 3) pages

3- APA

HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA 2

Table of Heath care Organizations and hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Health organization or hospital

Controlling authority

Primary objectives for care and Services

Target population groups

General Directorate for Health and Aid

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Improve health standards to ensure public safety during times of pilgrimage

Pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia

Saudi Council for Health Specialists

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Formulating proper standards for health professionals

Health practitioners and professionals in Saudi Arabia

Cooperative Health Insurance Scheme

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Provision of medical cover insurance services

Citizens of Saudi Arabia

John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran

ARAMCO

Provision of health care services

ARAMCO staff and their family members

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals

Ministry of Health (MOH)

Accreditation of hospitals through quality assurance and management

All hospitals located in Saudi Arabia.

King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Services

Ministry of Health (MOH)

provide cost-effective
services for ophthalmology and eye surgery

Citizens of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Red Crescent Society

Red Crescent Society

Providing emergency services

Pilgrims during Hajj and Umrah

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital

Ministry of Defense
and Aviation (MODA),

Provision of high quality medical services

Soldiers of MODA and their dependents

King Abdulaziz Medical City

Saudi
Arabian National Guard (SANG

Provision of medical services to soldiers of the SANG

Soldiers of the SANG and their dependents

Advantages and Disadvantages

The advantages of working at the SANG hospitals include a conducive working environment. The hospital culture focuses on continuous quality initiatives, scientific research as well as learning opportunities for medical staff (Fahd Mohammed Albejaidi, 2010). The disadvantage is that work contracts are one year only though there is the opportunity to re-contract. The advantage of working at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital provides training and education programs for its medical staff as well as furnished housing to all staff. However, the work hours are often demanding and irregular.

The advantages of working for John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is that the organization gives ample opportunity for developing one’s career and expertise. The organization administers one of the largest and most comprehensive training programs in the world. Working at the health facility also gives one access to a multinational team of experts (Fahd Mohammed Albejaidi, 2010). In this environment one can be able to benefit from a wide range of experiences and perspective. The hospital also provides access to the latest technologies in healthcare as well as a competitive salary and benefits. The disadvantage of working for the John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare is that the work environment can be emotionally demanding due to its fast-paced nature.

The advantages of working for Saudi Council for Health Specialists is that one can benefit from the rich scientific culture cognizant with the organization. The disadvantage for working for the Saudi Council is that the work environment can be distressing, This is because there are no overtime returns and pay increments can take long before awarded (Sheik, Mahamoud, & Househ, 2015).

In light of this, the best hospital to work for is the John Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran. This is because of the opportunities that the center provides for professional growth and career development.

References
Fahd Mohammed Albejaidi. (2010). Healthcare System in Saudi Arabia: An Analysis of Structure, Total Quality Management and Future Challenges. Journal of Alternative Perspectives in the Social Sciences ( 2010) Vol 2, No 2,, 794-818.
Sheik, M., Mahamoud, A., & Househ, M. (2015). Transforming public health in developing nations. Hershey.