Skills-Based Transformation in UAE HealthTech
Building digital healthcare capabilities through strategic skills development and internal mobility.
Digital transformation needs digital skills
A leading UAE healthcare technology company was pivoting from traditional healthcare services to digital-first delivery. The transformation required capabilities the organisation didn't have — data science, cloud architecture, product management, and digital health expertise.
Hiring externally for every digital role wasn't feasible — competition for talent was fierce, and external hires lacked the healthcare domain knowledge that made the company successful.
Build from within
WeSoar helped the organisation identify employees with adjacent skills who could be developed into digital roles. The skills taxonomy mapped healthcare expertise alongside technical capabilities, revealing development paths that weren't visible before.
Skills Mapping
Comprehensive skills assessment across the workforce revealed hidden capabilities — clinicians with data analysis skills, administrators with project management experience.
Learning Paths
Personalised development journeys combining internal training, external certifications, and stretch assignments to build digital capabilities.
Internal Marketplace
Skills-based matching for project assignments and permanent moves. Employees could explore digital roles while contributing their healthcare knowledge.
Emiratisation Support
Skills development pathways designed to accelerate UAE national talent into digital leadership roles, supporting nationalisation targets.
Transformation from within
Within 18 months, 40% of digital roles were filled through internal mobility — employees who brought healthcare domain expertise to their new technical roles. Skills gaps in critical digital areas reduced by 65%.
The approach also improved retention, as employees saw clear growth paths within the organisation rather than looking externally for career development.
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