Scheduled to open in 2012, Sidra Medical and Research Center is moving progressively forward. There are two tracks of activity at this current stage: (1) construction of the facility and (2) the detailed planning for the clinical services and research to be conducted.

Several critical milestones have already been achieved. The initial clinical planning for the Center was completed in late 2005 and the architectural design announced in early 2007. A key project milestone, Sidra's schematic design, was completed in the summer of 2008.

The project team is now engaged in planning the intricate details of a variety of different functional areas. These range from Information Technology and administrative processes, to determining the extensive equipment requirements, and planning for the delivery of future clinical services. Detailed planning for a wide variety of support services such as digital imaging and radiology, computerized pharmacy, laboratory, food services, laundry, materials management, security and housekeeping is also reaching an advanced stage, to ensure that the medical center will provide health care services at the best international standards in health sciences.

Sidra is a complex undertaking given the advanced level of technology that will be incorporated into the all-digital facility. The technology will include the latest equipment and software applications for clinical, administrative, and research functions.

After construction, there will be a period of commissioning to confirm that all systems and installations at Sidra are fully operational. There will also be several months of training for the Center staff to ensure they can fully utilize the technologies and can effectively function in an all-digital environment.

Project Staff

As of February 2009, Sidra's team comprises 137 full time employees and interim health consultants.It is expected that once Sidra opens for service in 2012, it will employ more than 2000 clinicians, technologists, biomedical researchers and support staff. Please visit our Employment page to view the positions we are seeking to fill at this time, as well as future opportunities.