Location Overview: Riyadh is a cosmopolitan and modern city, which combines the traditions of the past and the bright lights of the future. Beautiful shining towers stretch towards the sky, towering over the dusty desert and camels. Luxury cars whiz by on roads as people rush to prayers, a striking blend of modern living and tradition. The Kingdom’s capital boasts some of most beautiful hotels, gourmet fine dining, and quaint cosy cafés.

Job Overview: Our client is seeking an Associate Executive Director (AED), Nursing Services  to join their team Women's Health Hospital within our client's Medical City in Riyadh.

Job Summary: Primary Duties:

• Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including planning, organising and directing all internal support functions within Nursing Services. Ensure that the everyday activities related to Nursing Services within the assigned region are run smoothly by setting parameters to judge how efficiently and effectively the department is operating. Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
• Provide a well-defined strategic plan and set appropriate objectives for the development and direction of the department. Recommend and implement operation plans in support the hospital philosophy, goals and objectives. Develop necessary programs to achieve these plans.
• Support projects undertaken by higher management to deliver key strategic goals including providing technical expertise on overall strategy. Inform the Executive Management of operational problems that are within the sphere of the duties and responsibilities and recommend changes in policies to carry out hospital objectives effectively.
• Oversee the implementation and evaluation of the core standards of care to ensure that each assigned service area complies with hospital policies and procedures and relevant national and international accrediting bodies. Establish performance standards with which to measure effectiveness, efficiency and outcomes of Nursing Services activities are support, implemented and maintained at all times.
• Ensure that the nursing care provided is consistent with patient/family needs and with current best practices and research findings. Facilitate and promote an environment for conduct of research and scientific inquiry within a professional practice model.
• Ensure Nursing Services' activities meet with and integrate with organisational requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies and general duty of care. Identify changes necessary to improve organisational effectiveness, initiate appropriate changes and remove barriers to change. Provide direction in the development of planned and systematic processes for monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality and appropriateness of nursing services. Direct and support the development and implementation of an organisation-wide system program. Facilitate a shared accountability approach to patient safety.
• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the department's work plan; assign projects; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Establish appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
• Monitor workload, administrative and support systems; resolve operation problems; implement established procedures and ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes and monitor productivity status.
• Accomplish staff job results by coaching, guiding and counselling employees; plan, monito, and appraise job results; facilitate training.
• Participate in the development and administration of the department budget; forecast the funds needed for department staff, equipment, materials and supplies; approve department expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues. Represent the department to other departments, coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside stakeholders, if needed.
• Participate on a variety of committees, as might be required, prepare and present reports and other necessary correspondence
• Other duties as required, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, but mainly to highlight the current main responsibilities of the post

Benefits Include:

• Monthly salary paid tax free
• Up to 61 Days paid vacation per annum
• An Annual Flight
• Initial flights out there and again at end of contract
• Fully furnished accommodation with Free Utilities (Employees are housed in villas, apartments or housing units)
• Access to recreation facilities (gym, swimming pools etc.).
• Recontracting bonus (additional month’s salary per annum)
• End of Service Bonus (Saudi Service Award on Completion of Contract)
• Free Medical Care and Emergency Dental Care
• Bus Transportation To & From Work
• Comprehensive Orientation
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Uniforms provided

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or equivalent from an accredited institution - Essential
• Master’s Degree in Nursing/Management from an accredited institution – Essential 
• Minimum of  12 (twelve) years’ current clinical nursing experience following licensure/ registration in the country of origin, 8 (eight) years of which in managerial capacity including 2 (two) years in a comparable position.