Operations Director

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City - SSMC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Abu Dhabi is seeking a senior professional with 8-10 years of experience and strong leadership skills. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Healthcare Management, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Arabic proficiency is an additional advantage.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years relevant experience, including 5 years of leadership in large organizations.
• Proficiency in English required; Arabic is a plus.
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field (desired)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Clinical degree or a relevant field OR Diploma in relevant field with 3 years of additional experience
• Desired: Master’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Clinical degree or a relevant field

Experience

• Required: 8-10 years of relevant experience of which minimum 5 years progressive leadership responsibility in a large organization
• Desired: Experience in a large healthcare facility

Other Requirements

• Proficiency in English language, MS Office and computer proficiency
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present his/her ideas
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to deal with multiple issues simultaneously (multitask) and move them all towards resolution
• Ability to meet goals and deadlines
• Proven organizational skills
• Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements relevant to his/her section/department
• Desired: Proficiency in Arabic Language
• Strong service orientation with ability to influence others and collaborate cross functionally