Governance & Compliance Head

About the Role

DallahHealth is seeking a Governance & Compliance Head to establish, develop, implement, and oversee the Governance & Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries. This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and requires a professional with 5-10 years of relevant experience.

Job Purpose

The primary purpose of this role is to develop governance and compliance frameworks, policies, procedures, structures, and monitoring mechanisms. The Head of Governance & Compliance will promote effective governance and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to identify and mitigate governance and compliance risks across the Company and its subsidiaries.

Key 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 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, and establish 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 Group requirements.
• Establish appropriate governance and compliance reporting and escalation mechanisms, and prepare periodic reports for senior management.
• Develop and deliver governance and compliance awareness and training programs.
• 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 escalation, monitoring, and follow-up of reported concerns.
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the Company’s conflict of interest framework.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Company’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance framework.
• Continuously assess and improve the maturity and effectiveness of the Governance & Compliance function.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated managerial or leadership experience.
• Experience in a regulated healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia is preferred, particularly within a large healthcare group or listed company.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a dynamic healthcare organization committed to high standards of governance and compliance.