Director, People Development & Organizational Excellence

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a Director of People Development & Effectiveness to lead the organization’s people capability, workforce planning, and leadership development. You will be the senior owner of performance management, succession planning, and learning initiatives across the hospital network.

You will champion employee wellbeing, engagement, and organizational effectiveness while aligning the P&O business partnership with strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Organisational Psychology, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree in Organisational Development, HR, Education Leadership, or related field.
• CIPD Level 5/7 (Learning & Development) or SHRM-CP/SCP or equivalent.
• Coaching or facilitation qualification (ICF, Hogan) or equivalent.
• OD certification or equivalent accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead people capability, organizational effectiveness, and business partnership agenda.
• Own performance management, high-potential identification, and succession planning for leadership.
• Drive learning and leadership development, employee wellbeing, and EX/ PX integration.
• Ensure compliance with UAE labour law, DOH requirements, and Emiratisation in talent development.

Skills

Facilitation

Coaching

Influencing

Analytical skills

People data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Organisational Psychology / Education / Business Admin

Master's degree in Organisational Development / HR / Education Leadership

Tools

Oracle Fusion HCM

EduCare

Job description

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is seeking a Director of People Development & Effectiveness to lead the organization’s people capability, workforce planning, and leadership development. You will be the senior owner of performance management, succession planning, and learning initiatives across the hospital network.

You will champion employee wellbeing, engagement, and organizational effectiveness while aligning the P&O business partnership with strategic priorities.