Developing national health policies within the framework of the general policy of the State, and monitoring their implementation following approval by the Council of Ministers

Strategically planning and directing the delivery of healthcare services within national development plans, ensuring that healthcare provision is decentralized, transparent, equitable, and accountable — encompassing development projects, health programs, and related initiatives, with ongoing monitoring and evaluation.

Supervising governmental and private healthcare institutions, taking the necessary measures to monitor their performance and ensure compliance with their obligations, and promoting integration among them to facilitate comprehensive healthcare delivery.

Coordinating among the units of the State administrative apparatus, relevant public entities, and specialized private institutions regarding the provision of healthcare at primary, secondary, specialized, rare, and precision levels; including emergency services, disaster response, medical evacuations, patient transfers, and the standardization of health indicators, along with establishing the necessary mechanisms therefor.

Organizing and providing comprehensive healthcare services — encompassing preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and other modalities — for all citizens, their families, and residents, in accordance with the applicable royal decrees, laws, regulations, and decisions.

Adopting the necessary measures using modern scientific methods to prevent diseases and health crises, and to safeguard national health security.

Issuing licenses for the practice of medical and allied health professions to private healthcare institutions and all licensed practitioners, while regulating and monitoring their performance.

Planning for human resource development in the health sector within the State's human development policy framework, including developing a national health education strategy aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in general and specialized medical and paramedical categories, and participating in the formulation of health education quality standards in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Monitoring, collecting, and providing health information, data, and statistics across the State administrative apparatus and relevant entities; utilizing these to enhance national health outcomes; and conducting studies, research, and innovation initiatives in support of decision-making, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.

Developing training and qualification programs in collaboration with governmental and private educational and training institutions to advance the scientific and professional standards of medical and allied health personnel.

Collaborating with health educational institutions in the clinical and field training of their graduates within hospitals, healthcare facilities, and health research and study centers.

Ensuring the availability of pharmaceuticals in accordance with the unified procurement policy for all health institutions within the State administrative apparatus and relevant public entities, and taking the necessary measures to guarantee their quality.

Regulating and monitoring the manufacture, importation, distribution, and utilization of medicines, health preparations, medical devices, and equipment, in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and decisions.

Encouraging the private sector to contribute to the support of healthcare services, issuing licenses for the establishment of private healthcare institutions, and monitoring their performance, in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, and directives, and in coordination with the competent authorities.

Raising and promoting health awareness within the community, and encouraging individuals to actively participate in the protection and improvement of their own health.

Collaborating with ministries and relevant authorities on matters pertaining to health, particularly those related to the environment, food standards, and food safety.

Providing continuing education and professional development programs through seminars, workshops, scientific meetings, health awareness days, and other capacity-building activities, with the aim of enhancing the competencies of healthcare professionals.

Monitoring health advancements, developments, and emerging occurrences in the global health landscape, and taking appropriate measures to keep pace with these developments or address potential challenges.

Promoting adherence to professional and medical ethics by establishing the necessary regulatory frameworks and overseeing their implementation, in accordance with the laws governing healthcare practice.

Enhancing and developing cooperation in health-related specialties with relevant authorities in regional and international organizations and specialized institutions.

Organizing health conferences and representing the Sultanate of Oman in regional and international conferences, events, and meetings related to health affairs.

Proposing draft laws and royal decrees, and issuing regulations and decisions pertaining to the competencies of the Ministry.

Concluding agreements and memoranda of understanding related to the Ministry's competencies, in coordination with the relevant authorities.

Any other competencies vested by applicable laws and royal decrees.

Matters assigned by His Majesty the Sultan or the Council of Ministers.