Senior Manager - Facility and Safety

Bupa Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Riyadh is seeking a Facility & Safety Manager to oversee operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role requires expertise in emergency preparedness, facility management, and safety standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills and have 5–8 years of experience in facility management within a healthcare setting. Applicants must have strong knowledge of CBAHI & JCIA standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facility operations, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Lead healthcare safety programs to ensure compliance.
• Develop the Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness Plan.
• Maintain all licenses and certifications related to operations.

Skills

Facility operations management

Fire & life safety

Regulatory compliance

Preventive maintenance planning

Hazardous waste & materials management

Emergency response planning

Decision-making under pressure

Communication & teamwork

Vendor and contract management

Problem-solving

Risk assessment & mitigation

Staff development & training

Education

5–8 years’ experience in facility management in a hospital or healthcare facility

Strong knowledge of CBAHI & JCIA standards (Environment of Care)

Job description

Overview

The Facility & Safety Manager oversees all aspects of facility operations, safety, and regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, functional, efficient, and patient-centered environment. The role ensures readiness for accreditation (CBAHI / JCIA), supports clinical operations, manages preventive maintenance, and leads safety programs across the facility.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop FM Strategy & Policies
   • Develop FM policies, procedures, and strategic plans aligned with ISO 41001, MOH and CBAHI
2. Facility Management
   • Oversee daily facility operations, engineering services, and building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire systems).
   • Lead preventive and corrective maintenance plans for all equipment and infrastructure.
   • Ensure safe, timely response to facility issues that may impact patient care.
   • Develop and implement annual facility operational plans and budgets.
   • Supervise housekeeping, waste management, laundry, concierge, and outsourced support services.
   • Coordinate with vendors for repairs, service contracts, and facility enhancements.
   • Ensure facility layout supports optimized patient flow and safety.
3. Vendor & Contract Management & Operational Leadership
   • Ensure implementation of SLAs for maintenance, housekeeping and security contracts and monitor performance.
4. Safety & Risk Management
   • Lead healthcare safety programs and maintain full compliance with CBAHI, JCIA, MOH, Civil Défense, and NFPA standards.
   • Chair or co-chair Environment of Care (EOC) and Safety Committees.
   • Conduct regular safety rounds and risk assessments.
   • Ensure fire safety systems, emergency exits, and evacuation routes meet regulatory standards.
   • Manage hazardous materials, waste disposal processes, and chemical storage.
   • Develop incident reporting processes related to facility & safety risks.
   • Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for facility-related incidents.
5. Emergency Preparedness
   • Develop and maintain the facility’s Emergency Response & Disaster Preparedness Plan.
   • Lead drills (fire, code red, mass casualty, disaster drills) in collaboration with clinical leadership.
   • Ensure readiness of backup power, alarms, communication systems, and emergency supplies.
   • Coordinate with Civil Defence, local authorities, and MOH for emergency compliance.
6. Compliance & Accreditation
   • Maintain all licenses, permits, and certifications related to facility operations.
   • Ensure compliance with CBAHI safety and facility management standards and JCIA Environment of Care.

Skills & Qualifications

• Facility operations management
• Fire & life safety
• Regulatory compliance
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Hazardous waste & materials management
• Emergency response planning
• Decision-making under pressure
• Communication & teamwork
• Vendor and contract management
• Problem-solving
• Risk assessment & mitigation
• Staff development & training
• 5–8 years’ experience in facility management in a hospital or healthcare facility
• Strong knowledge of CBAHI & JCIA standards (Environment of Care)
• Experience managing maintenance teams, safety programs, and emergencies
• Experience with asset management and vendor management