Gerry McGivern

Gerry McGivern is a Professor in Public Services Management & Organisation at King's Business School, King's College London. His research focuses on healthcare systems, professional regulation, leadership, and organizational behavior, with significant work in the UK and East Africa. He has led major funded research projects and his findings have influenced policy at the UK’s Professional Standards Authority and the World Health Organization.

Research Interests: His work centers on public services management, particularly in healthcare, exploring how regulation, management, and organizational structures affect professional knowledge, identities, and leadership. Key areas include health professional regulation, hybrid professional-managerial roles, and organizational change in public services.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in global health governance, integrated care systems, and the moral and temporal complexities of healthcare work, especially in low-resource settings like Kenya and Uganda. His research combines qualitative and policy analysis methods to address pressing issues in public service delivery.

• Scientific Awards and Recognition:

While specific awards are not listed, his research has been cited in WHO guidelines and has impacted UK regulatory policy. He is Chair of the Society for Studies in Organizing Healthcare and serves on the editorial boards of Organization Studies, Human Relations, and the Journal of Professions and Organization, reflecting high academic standing.

Advising and Grants: Gerry has been Principal or Co-Investigator on research projects worth over £1 million from funders including the Medical Research Council, ESRC, NIHR, Wellcome Trust, and GMC. He is currently leading the Maudsley Clinical Leadership Development Programme. He has advised on health policy and regulation in multiple countries and collaborates extensively with researchers in Kenya and Uganda.

Labs and Research Teams: He is associated with the Society for Studies in Organizing Healthcare and contributes to research networks focused on integrated care systems (ICS) and leadership in complex organizations. His work involves collaborative teams across disciplines and institutions, particularly in global health and organizational studies.