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Irina Strelkova

Irina Strelkova

Operation Manager
Dubai,DU

Summary

11+ Years of Enhancing Patient Experience, Quality Standards and Operational Efficiency Healthcare Operations Specialist with extensive experience managing multi- clinic operations across leading UAE healthcare groups. Proven track record in clinics pre-opening (DHA/MOH), regulatory

compliance, and high-performance team leadership. Recognized for exceeding revenue targets and strengthening community engagement and wellness.

Key achievements include:

Drove multi-faceted expansion by diversifying clinical services, managing a clinic-wide scaling to 9 and more specialties, successfully launching five new OPD clinics.

Achieved the highest revenue performance in 2024 and 2022; awarded WE LL DONE recognition by Aster in 2022.

Won the Health Check-Up Campaign with a record 131% achievement in 2023 and secured first place in the Flu Campaign with a 156% achievement in 2022.

I received the service excellence award consecutively for 4 months from Lifeline Healthcare Group in 2015.

Work History

Operations Manager

Al Tamimi Investment
Dubai
03.2025 - Current

• Implement operational budgets, monitor costs, approve expenditures, and drive profitability, ensuring service quality.
• Manage and resolve DHA complaints in alignment with regulatory standards, ensuring timely responses and full compliance.
• Designed pricing strategies for new services based on comprehensive benchmarking, cost analysis, and value proposition assessment.
• Negotiate and revise service agreements with corporate partners to reflect updated pricing, expanded service lines, and compliance requirements.

  • Collaborated with finance and operations teams to structure contract terms that supported profitability and service quality.

Operation In Charge

Al Tamimi Investment
Dubai
03.2024 - 03.2025

• Oversee daily operational performance across staffing, scheduling, and service delivery of the organization.
• Launch diversified clinical care packages, including doctor-on-call, IV drips, lab collection, and GP/nurses (Russian, French& Spanish speakers) to cater to diverse patient demographics and drive service adoption.
• Lead the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), finance policies, CAF/Discount policies, NABIDH onboarding, and DHA inspection readiness.
• Serve as the escalation point for complaints and conflict resolution, strengthening client satisfaction and retention. Conducted benchmarking studies for new services, analyzing competitor offerings and pricing models to develop competitive and market-aligned price structures.
• Performed service and pricing benchmarking to support the launch of new care packages and enhancements to existing packages.

Clinic Operations Manager

Aster DM Healthcare
Dubai
07.2021 - 12.2023

• Achieved the highest revenue in the clinic's history by driving expansion and optimizing operational efficiency.
• Managed clinic-wide expansions (9 specialties’), coordinating stakeholders, vendors, medical equipment installation, and regulatory inspections (DHA/Civil Defence).
• Led end-to-end operational launch of 5 new 0 PD clinics (Arabian Ranches, JVC, Arjan, Reemram, Sport City), assuming full responsibility for footfall, revenue, and budget.
• Implemented innovative wellness programs (IV therapy, laser, aesthetic treatments) and spearheaded marketing initiatives to drive program visibility and adoption.
• Amplified brand presence and community engagement via targeted health check-up events and awareness campaigns.
• Ensured 100% compliance with DHA policies by spearheading clinical and non-clinical incident reporting protocols.
• Oversaw cost management, material consumption, inventory control, ordering processes, and branching updates.
• Supported financial and operational targets by fostering a positive culture and providing clear strategic guidance

Clinic Operations Manager

Emirates Hospital
Dubai
02.2019 - 03.2021

• Maximize revenue through clinical workflow optimization and improved operational efficiency.
• Oversaw all core operations, including scheduling of appointments, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and the implementation of clinic software (EHR), ensuring strict adherence to policies and procedures.
• Promoted the organization’s mission and vision by strengthening community relations through health check-up drives and elevating the patient experience with a rigorous service excellence framework.

Clinic Manager

Amina Hospital
Ajman
06.2016 - 04.2019

• Directed clinic/ day surgery center launch with 12 specialties, (17,000sq. ft) securing MOH, Civil Defence, and FANR approvals while managing recruitment, policy development, and medical equipment installation.
• Coordinated all pre-opening logistics with stakeholders and suppliers, ensuring on-time project delivery and a seamless operational handover.

Service Operations Manager

Amina Hospital
Ajman
02.2017 - 03.2019

• Directed comprehensive service operations, including staff scheduling, performance reporting, and daily contractor coordination to ensure all activities met timeline, quality, and budget metrics.
• Enhanced operational quality and JCI preparedness by analyzing patient feedback, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing workflow improvements that reduced costs and improved service delivery.
• Contributed to institutional service standards by assisting in the development of a formal customer service policy.
• Implementing a Net Promoter Score (NPS) system in the clinic's CRM to measure and enhance patient satisfaction

Assistant Front Office Manager

Lifeline Hospital
Dubai
07.2014 - 02.2016

• Directed comprehensive service operations, including staff scheduling, performance reporting,
• Oversee daily front-desk operations, ensuring smooth patient check-in and check-out processes.
• Maintain accurate records, registrations, and billing information entered by reception staff.
• Prepare reports on reception activity, patient volumes, and staff performance for management review.

Guest Services Coordinator

Jumeirah Group
Dubai
02.2009 - 06.2014

• Delivered exceptional guest service in line with Jumeirah Group's luxury hospitality standards, ensuring memorable and personalized guest experiences.
• Managed VIP arrivals and special occasions, ensuring personalized attention and flawless service delivery.
• Handled guest inquiries, requests, and complaints with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring timely resolution and high satisfaction levels.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pedagogical University
Tashkent, Uzbeksitan
07.2002 - 08.2006

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations and Governance
  • Patient Experience and Stakeholder Management Performance, Revenue and Strategy Leadership
  • Clinics Pre-Opening (DHA/MOH) Regulatory and Compliance Management
  • SOP Implementation and Audit Readiness Workflow Optimization and Operational Efficiency
  • Quality and Patient Safety Standards (DHA /MOH / JCI)
  • VI P / VVIP Patient Relationship Management
  • Brand Experience and Customer Journey Excellence Patient Engagement and Feedback Analysis
  • Complaint Handling and Service Recovery
  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Data-driven Decision Making
  • Campaign Management and Community Outreach Revenue Optimization and Forecasting
  • Service Expansion and New Package Development
  • Multidisciplinary Team Management
  • Training and Performance Appraisals
  • Supplier and External Stakeholder Coordination

Languages

Russian
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Operations Manager

Al Tamimi Investment
03.2025 - Current

Operation In Charge

Al Tamimi Investment
03.2024 - 03.2025

Clinic Operations Manager

Aster DM Healthcare
07.2021 - 12.2023

Clinic Operations Manager

Emirates Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021

Service Operations Manager

Amina Hospital
02.2017 - 03.2019

Clinic Manager

Amina Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2019

Assistant Front Office Manager

Lifeline Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2016

Guest Services Coordinator

Jumeirah Group
02.2009 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Pedagogical University
07.2002 - 08.2006
Irina StrelkovaOperation Manager