Dallah Health
Head of Compliance & Governance
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 1 weeks ago
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- Salary
- AED 15k–22k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
To establish, develop, implement, and oversee the Governance & Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries, including the development of governance and compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, structures, and monitoring mechanisms. The Head of Governance & Compliance is responsible for promoting effective governance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards, while working closely with relevant stakeholders to identify and mitigate governance and compliance risks across the Company and its subsidiaries. Roles and Responsibilities Ensure work is performed based on approved policies, processes, procedures, and instructions . • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account leading practices, cost reduction and productivity improvement . • Ensure day-to-day activities are properly performed in line with policies and procedures . • Follow up on escalated matters and issues within the function to ensure they are appropriately addressed and resolved in a timely manner. Establish and develop the Governance & Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries. • Develop and maintain the governance and compliance frameworks. • Develop and maintain governance and compliance policies and procedures. • Support the effective functioning of relevant governance committees and oversee compliance with their applicable governance requirements. • Oversee the identification, assessment, escalation, and monitoring of compliance breaches, findings, and corrective actions. • Monitor regulatory changes and ensure necessary updates are implemented. • Identify and assess governance and compliance risks. • Establish and oversee a risk-based compliance monitoring program. • Coordinate with Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and other relevant functions. • Oversee the implementation of governance and compliance requirements across subsidiaries and promote alignment with applicable Group requirements. Establish appropriate governance and compliance reporting and escalation mechanisms. • Prepare periodic reports for senior management and relevant governance bodies. • Develop and deliver governance and compliance awareness and training. • Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and compliance. • Develop the department’s annual plan, priorities, and KPIs and monitor performance. • Oversee the Company’s whistleblowing framework and reporting channels, including appropriate escalation, monitoring, and follow-up of reported concerns in coordination with relevant functions. • Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the Company’s conflict of interest framework, including disclosure, assessment, escalation, and management of identified conflicts. • Develop and oversee the implementation of the Company’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance framework, including relevant policies, controls, monitoring, and awareness activities. • Continuously assess and improve the maturity and effectiveness of the Governance & Compliance function. Requirements: Requirements Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields, including relevant managerial or leadership experience. • Experience in a regulated healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia, preferably within a large healthcare group or listed company. Strong knowledge of applicable Saudi laws and regulations, corporate governance requirements, healthcare regulations, and relevant governance and compliance standards and leading practices. • Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field – Required • Master’s Degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional [CCEP], ISO 37301 Lead Implementer, or equivalent) – Preferred Skills Excellent command of Arabic and English • Strong leadership, management, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Ability to interpret regulatory and governance requirements and translate them into practical policies and controls. • Strong communication, influencing, reporting, and presentation skills in Arabic and English. • Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders. • Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills. • High level of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail. • Proficiency in relevant business and reporting tools.
Requirements
- Requirements
- Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields, including relevant managerial or leadership experience.
- • Experience in a regulated healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia, preferably within a large healthcare group or listed company.
- Strong knowledge of applicable Saudi laws and regulations, corporate governance requirements, healthcare regulations, and relevant governance and compliance standards and leading practices.
- • Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field – Required
- • Master’s Degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional [CCEP], ISO 37301 Lead Implementer, or equivalent) – Preferred
- Skills
- Excellent command of Arabic and English
- • Strong leadership, management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- • Ability to interpret regulatory and governance requirements and translate them into practical policies and controls.
- • Strong communication, influencing, reporting, and presentation skills in Arabic and English.
- • Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
- • Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- • High level of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
- • Proficiency in relevant business and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
Establish and develop the Governance & Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries. Develop and maintain governance and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures. Support effective functioning of governance committees and oversee compliance with their requirements. Oversee identification, assessment, escalation, and monitoring of compliance breaches, findings, and corrective actions. Monitor regulatory changes and implement updates. Identify and assess governance and compliance risks. Establish and oversee a risk-based compliance monitoring program. Coordinate with Legal, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and other functions. Oversee implementation of governance and compliance across subsidiaries and promote alignment with Group requirements. Prepare periodic reports for senior management and governance bodies. Develop and deliver governance and compliance awareness and training. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and compliance. Develop the department’s annual plan, priorities, and KPIs and monitor performance. Oversee whistleblowing framework and reporting channels with escalation, monitoring, and follow-up. Oversee conflict of interest framework including disclosure, assessment, escalation, and management of identified conflicts. Develop and oversee anti-bribery and anti-corruption framework with policies, controls, monitoring, and awareness activities. Continuously assess and improve maturity and effectiveness of the Governance & Compliance function.
Skills
- Arabic
- English
- leadership
- stakeholder engagement
- analytical
- problem-solving
- decision-making
- interpret regulatory and governance requirements
- policy development
- controls implementation
- reporting
- presentation
- planning
- prioritization
- organizational skills
- professional judgment
- integrity
- confidentiality
- attention to detail
- business and reporting tools
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