Discover your pathway to a thriving career in healthcare facility management!
Our Certificate in Healthcare Facility Management program is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled managers in Malaysia’s rapidly expanding healthcare industry.
This program stands out as the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering a professional certification specifically tailored for healthcare facility management. What makes it truly unique is its incorporation of Shari’ah Compliance—a pioneering element not found in any other healthcare facility management certification worldwide.
Why choose our program?
Government-Backed Excellence
Our program is in line with the government's initiatives to position Malaysia as a global leader in healthcare facility provision and the premier medical tourism destination in Southeast Asia. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malaysia and industry players, it fulfills the stringent requirements for becoming a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager in both the public and private sectors.
Recognized Accreditation
The program is recognized by esteemed organizations, including the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. Compliance with CIDB Malaysia's mandatory requirements for Facility Management Contractors for Healthcare Facilities (Category: F02) gives our graduates a competitive edge.
Endorsement and Recognition
The Ministry of Health Malaysia endorses our program, underscoring its credibility and relevance to the healthcare industry. Additionally, the International Advisory Council for Healthcare Facility Management acknowledges our program, enabling eligible participants to earn the esteemed Certified Healthcare Facility Manager professional certification.
Tailored Curriculum
Our curriculum and content are meticulously designed to address the specific needs and challenges faced by the healthcare industry. With a comprehensive range of modules, you'll acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in managing healthcare facilities.
Language Flexibility
Our bilingual classes, conducted in both English and Bahasa Malaysia, cater to diverse learners and create an inclusive and supportive environment.
Flexible Schedule
We understand the demands of working professionals. That's why our classes are conducted on weekends and at flexible times, allowing you to pursue the program without disrupting your current commitments.
Practical-Oriented Approach
We believe in hands-on learning. Our program combines coursework and final assessments to ensure practical application of knowledge, preparing you for real-world challenges in healthcare facility management.
Experienced Faculty
Our modules are taught by highly qualified lecturers who bring a wealth of corporate and industrial experience to the classroom. You'll benefit from their insights and guidance as you navigate through the program.
Behavioural Observed Profiling
As a unique feature of our program, participants receive a Behavioral Observed Profiling report. This personalized assessment enhances self-awareness and provides valuable insights for personal and professional growth.
Program Structure and Requirements
Our program follows a structured framework and adheres to university protocols, thanks to our collaboration with the prestigious International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). To ensure that participants meet the minimum entry requirements, we consider relevant academic qualifications and working experience. If necessary, an interview may be conducted, with the interviewers’ decision being final.
Modules
Fundamental of Facility Management and Healthcare Facility Management
Gain a comprehensive overview of facility management and specialized knowledge in healthcare facility management. Learn about global trends and both clinical and non-clinical services in healthcare facilities.
Building and Office Administration
Acquire essential knowledge and skills in building and office administration for facilities management, with a focus on healthcare facilities. Learn management approaches, human capital management, and the roles and responsibilities of facility managers.
Facility Operation and Maintenance
Gain comprehensive knowledge in facility operation and maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of systems supporting facilities. Learn operation management and industry best practices, with a focus on healthcare facilities.
Healthcare Standards and Related Laws
Develop expertise in healthcare standards and relevant laws governing healthcare facilities in Malaysia. Acquire essential knowledge and skills to ensure compliance and high-quality healthcare services.
Sustainability Program in Healthcare Facilities
Gain a fundamental understanding of sustainability in healthcare facilities, including green elements, global sustainable development goals, sustainable design and construction, and maintenance management practices for improved healthcare services.
Financial
Accounting
Acquire essential knowledge and skills in bookkeeping and financial accounting. Learn the importance of accounting as a communication tool and gain proficiency in recording transactions, classifying them, and preparing financial statements.
Shari’ah
Compliance
Explore Islamic law's basics, sources, objectives, and legal maxims in the context of healthcare facility management. Understand its application in healthcare standards, building laws, project management, and more.
Project
Management
Gain skills in construction project management, covering theory and practical aspects from project inception to completion. Special emphasis on healthcare facility construction and software application usage.
Communication and Customer Relations
Enhance soft skills and decision-making capabilities for daily tasks. Focus on healthcare marketing and customer relationship management, fostering effective communication and relations.
Project
Paper
Conduct a concise research project in healthcare facility management, presenting and defending findings within the class setting.
Become a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager
Upon completing our program and graduating from IIUM, you’ll possess the skills to adeptly manage healthcare facilities, fulfilling the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s requirements. Eligible participants can register with the International Advisory Council for Healthcare Facility Management, gaining endorsement as a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager.
This highly esteemed endorsement, recognized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia, includes a unique CHFM ID, further boosting your professional credentials.
FAQs
Certificate in Healthcare Facility Management programme is carefully designed to meet a stringent yet strong demand for facility manager in a fast growing healthcare industry in Malaysia. The programme is in line with the government’s initiatives to make Malaysia’s healthcare industry to become the leading healthcare facility provider in the world and the best medical tourism in the South East Asia Region.
The programme is developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malaysia and industry players to fulfil their stringent requirements as a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager for both public and private sectors in the country. The curriculum and content of the programme are specially designed to meet the needs of healthcare industry.
Maintenance Managers / Engineers / Supervisors / Technicians and those who are involved in the monitoring, planning and executing the maintenance activities.
- Upon completion of the programme, participants are able to manage healthcare facility more efficiently, at the same time meeting the Ministry of Health Malaysia’s requirement as a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager.
- Eligible participants who receive a passing score on the programme will fulfill the requirement to earn the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager professional certification from the International Advisory Council for Healthcare Facility Management acknowledged by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
- Diploma holder in relevant fields from recognized institution by IIUM with minimum 1 year working experience, OR
- Degree holder in relevant fields from recognized university by IIUM with minimum 6 months working experience, OR
- Participants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements will be subjected to interview and the interviewers’ decision is final.
Medium of Instruction
Bilingual – English and Bahasa Malaysia
Teaching Methods
Practical oriented – coursework and final assessment
- The programme is in collaboration with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).
- The programme is recognized by Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. It is one of the mandatory requirements for Facility Management Contractor for Healthcare Facilities under Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia. (Category: F02)
- The programme is endorsed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.
- Fulfil the requirement by Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) in Malaysian Hospital Accreditation Standards & Assessment Tool. (Standard 3.6.2.1 – CORE)
- Curriculum and content are specially designed to meet the needs of healthcare industry.
- Bilingual classes (English & Bahasa Malaysia).
- Classes are conducted on weekend / flexible time.
- Practical oriented – assessment based on both coursework and final assessment.
- Modules are taught by qualified lecturers with corporate and industrial experience.
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The upcoming intake for the CHFM program is scheduled for 11 January 2025.