DallahHealth

Governance & Compliance Head

Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 5 days ago

Salary
AED 12k–18k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Legal & Compliance
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Purpose: 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: Organizational Accountabilities: • 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. Functional Accountabilities: • 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 followup 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 antibribery 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. Job Qualifications and 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. Education and Certifications: • 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

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. 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.

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 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.

Skills

  • Governance
  • Compliance
  • Regulatory affairs
  • Risk management
  • Internal audit coordination
  • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
  • Whistleblowing management
  • Policy development
  • Training and awareness
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Healthcare industry knowledge
  • Legal coordination
  • Leadership
  • Project management

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