Manager Medical Readiness & Training (DEL )

About the Role

Qiddiya is seeking a Manager Medical Readiness & Training to establish and maintain a city-wide culture of emergency preparedness. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involves managing the complete cycle of first aid and first responder training, certification compliance, emergency drill planning and evaluation, and event medical readiness. The Manager will ensure Qiddiya's workforce is continuously trained, certified, and operationally prepared to respond to medical emergencies across all venues and activations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and improve first aid and first responder training programs aligned with AHA/SHA Heartsaver standards and national requirements.
• Develop and maintain training materials, including manuals, scenarios, simulation scripts, and competency assessment tools.
• Supervise and mentor first aid instructors, ensuring consistent delivery quality and standardized assessment.
• Maintain city-wide certification compliance, tracking renewals and coordinating with relevant departments to embed requirements.
• Design and manage an annual drill and simulation calendar covering various emergency scenarios, evaluating performance and tracking corrective actions.
• Plan and deliver an annual public health awareness calendar, coordinating with Marketing & Communications for content creation.
• Build relationships with partner hospitals and community health stakeholders to support integrated health promotion.
• Plan and supervise staff vaccination drives, track coverage rates, and coordinate logistics for campaigns.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteer first aiders and instructors, maintaining records and ensuring certification status.
• Oversee the city-wide AED placement strategy, maintaining inventory and readiness status.
• Conduct pre-event medical readiness assessments and develop venue-specific emergency response plans.
• Prepare and present monthly readiness reports, identifying and implementing evidence-based improvements.
• Ensure all training programs and activities comply with SCFHS, Ministry of Health, and Qiddiya governance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedicine, Nursing, Public Health, or a related clinical discipline.
• Valid SCFHS professional license in a relevant clinical category.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in emergency medical services, healthcare training, or mass gathering medicine.
• At least 2-3 years of experience specifically in a training, education, or emergency preparedness role.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within the Qiddiya healthcare operations team. The role requires active coordination across various city operations, HR, department heads, and external partners to ensure comprehensive emergency preparedness.

About Qiddiya

Qiddiya is committed to building a robust emergency preparedness framework, ensuring the safety and well-being of its workforce and guests. This role is central to fostering a culture of readiness and effective response to medical emergencies across all venues and activations within the city.