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About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Senior Associate for Licensing & Government Relations to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for ensuring the comprehensive licensing and operational compliance of the medical services provider. The position involves securing, renewing, and managing all necessary permits and licenses for facilities, medical practitioners, and corporate operations, ensuring strict adherence to Saudi Arabian regulatory standards.

Role Context and Responsibilities

This position requires a proactive individual with a deep understanding of the Saudi regulatory landscape, including requirements from the Ministry of Health (MOH), Council of Cooperative Health Insurance (CBAHI), Council of Health Insurance (CHI), Civil Defence, and various municipalities. The Senior Associate will serve as the primary point of contact for government agencies, manage crucial government portals, and maintain the legal and operational readiness of the organization.

• Manage and renew all non-medical facility licenses, including Commercial Registrations (CR), municipal permits, and Civil Defence licenses, by gathering requirements from internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee requirements for government portals, diligently monitoring license validity and expiry dates to ensure continuous compliance.
• Execute the licensing and renewal processes for medical facilities through the Seha (MOH) and CHI portals.
• Lead the administrative preparations for CBAHI accreditation and periodic inspections, ensuring all documentation and processes are in order.
• Verify that the facility's scope of services aligns accurately with its official MOH medical license.
• Track the validity of medical licenses for all doctors, nurses, and allied health staff, ensuring timely renewals.
• Ensure all practitioners are correctly linked to the facility within all relevant government systems.
• Manage the timely issuance and renewal of individual practitioner licenses.
• Conduct thorough legal reviews of contracts and other necessary documents to ensure compliance.
• Draft formal legal responses to government inquiries and regulatory notices, maintaining clear and professional communication.
• Act as the primary representative and liaison for Bupa Arabia across various government agency portals.
• Coordinate effectively with internal departments to gather all required documentation for license renewals and other governmental processes.
• Serve as the central point of contact for all government inspectors during onsite audits and inspections.
• Maintain a unified dashboard to meticulously track expiry dates for all categories of licenses.
• Monitor changes in Saudi Labor Law, MOH regulations, and other relevant legislation, advising management on potential risks and compliance implications.
• Streamline the digital archiving of all licenses to facilitate easy and efficient internal access.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in licensing and government relations, preferably within the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia.

Required Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of medical and non-medical licensing requirements within Saudi Arabia.
• Proficiency in legal document review and the drafting of formal Arabic correspondence.
• Expert navigation and utilization of all Saudi 'E-Government' portals.
• Bilingual proficiency, with fluent command of both Arabic and English.
• Proven ability to manage and cultivate strong relationships with government agencies, including conducting site visits as required.
• Strong analytical skills to effectively track complex renewal cycles across multiple locations and a diverse range of healthcare practitioners.

Work Details

This is a full-time position located in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.