Senior Manager - Facility and Safety

BUPA Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Riyadh is seeking a Facility & Safety Manager to oversee operations, ensure safety compliance, and develop emergency preparedness plans. The role includes managing facility policies, vendor contracts, and safety programs to maintain a patient-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in facility management within healthcare and a deep understanding of regulatory compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facility management within healthcare settings.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and accreditation standards.
• Experience leading safety programs and risk management practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all facility operations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Develop and implement facility management policies and strategic plans.
• Lead safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Manage emergency preparedness and response initiatives.

Skills

Facility Management

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Management

Vendor Management

Emergency Preparedness

Job description

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. 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. Ensure compliance with CBAHI safety and facility management standards and JCIA Environment of Care.