Head of Compliance & Governance

Dallah Health; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallah Healthcare Company is seeking a Head of Governance & Compliance to establish and oversee the governance framework across the group and subsidiaries. The role ensures compliance with Saudi laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards, coordinating with Legal, Risk and Internal Audit to mitigate risks.

The position requires leadership across the organization, development of policies, monitoring of regulatory changes, and promotion of a culture of integrity and accountability

Qualifications

• 8+ years in governance, compliance, legal or risk with leadership experience
• Experience in regulated healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia
• Strong knowledge of Saudi laws, corporate governance & healthcare regulations
• Bachelor’s in Law or related field; Master’s preferred or equivalent certifications

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee the Governance & Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and subsidiaries
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies and procedures
• Support governance committees and ensure compliance with governance requirements
• Oversee risk-based compliance monitoring and management of breaches
• Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary updates
• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management and governance bodies

Skills

Arabic & English fluency

Leadership & stakeholder engagement

Analytical & problem-solving

Policy interpretation & controls

Governance & compliance communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning & organization

Integrity & confidentiality

Business & reporting tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, ISO 37301 Lead Implementer)

Job description

To establish develop implement and oversee the Governance amp Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries including the development of governance and compliance frameworks policies procedures structures and monitoring mechanisms The Head of Governance amp Compliance is responsible for promoting effective governance and ensuring compliance with applicable laws regulations internal policies and ethical standards while working closely with relevant stakeholders to identify and mitigate governance and compliance risks across the Company and its subsidiaries

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure work is performed based on approved policies processes procedures and instructions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of systems processes and practices taking into account leading practices cost reduction and productivity improvement
• Ensure day-to-day activities are properly performed in line with policies and procedures
• Follow up on escalated matters and issues within the function to ensure they are appropriately addressed and resolved in a timely manner
• Establish and develop the Governance amp Compliance function across Dallah Healthcare Company and its subsidiaries
• Develop and maintain the governance and compliance frameworks
• Develop and maintain governance and compliance 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
• Establish and oversee 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 applicable Group requirements
• Establish appropriate governance and compliance reporting and escalation mechanisms
• Prepare periodic reports for senior management and relevant governance bodies
• Develop and deliver governance and compliance awareness and training
• Promote a culture of integrity transparency accountability and compliance
• Develop the department s annual plan priorities and KPIs and monitor performance
• Oversee the Company s whistleblowing framework and reporting channels including appropriate escalation monitoring and follow-up of reported concerns in coordination with relevant functions
• Oversee the implementation and monitoring of the Company s conflict of interest framework including disclosure assessment escalation and management of identified conflicts
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Company s anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance framework including relevant policies controls monitoring and awareness activities
• Continuously assess and improve the maturity and effectiveness of the Governance amp Compliance function

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in governance, compliance, legal, risk management, or related fields, including relevant 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 and leading practices.
• Strong project management, analytical, and communication skills
• Bachelor s Degree in Law, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field Required
• Master s Degree or professional certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional [CCEP], ISO 37301 Lead Implementer, or equivalent) Preferred

Skills

• Excellent command of Arabic and English
• Strong leadership, management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and governance requirements and translate them into practical policies and controls.
• Strong communication, influencing, reporting, and presentation skills in Arabic and English.
• Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• High level of professional judgment, integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in relevant business and reporting tools.