Head of Compliance & Governance

About the Role

Dallah Healthcare is seeking a Head of Compliance & Governance to establish, develop, implement, and oversee the Governance & Compliance function across the company and its subsidiaries. This full-time role involves developing frameworks, policies, procedures, structures, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards.

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 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, 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.
• Oversee the Company’s whistleblowing framework and reporting channels, including escalation, monitoring, and follow-up.
• 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.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields, including 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.
• Demonstrated project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position within Dallah Healthcare, focusing on promoting effective governance and ensuring compliance across the company and its subsidiaries. The role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to identify and mitigate governance and compliance risks.