Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Mental Health

Organizational Overview

Join one of Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare providers, operating 26 hospitals and multiple medical centers. This extensive network serves a diverse population including active military personnel, veterans, their families, and civilians referred from other health systems. With mental health now a national focus, the organization is launching a Center of Excellence in Mental Health (MHCoE) dedicated to advancing mental health services.

• The MHCoE will function as the central authority on military-related mental health care within the network.
• It will spearhead the creation of clinical service frameworks, policies, and standardized care pathways.
• Provide specialized tertiary mental health services tailored to military-specific conditions such as trauma, PTSD, addiction, geriatric mental health, and intricate psychiatric cases.
• Manage workforce training, certification, and continuous professional development.
• Direct infrastructure and technological advancements across facilities.
• Encourage research innovation with an emphasis on military and digital mental health solutions.
• Standardize mental health data reporting and analytics.
• Coordinate integration of mental health services across the healthcare network.

About the Role

We seek an experienced mental health executive to co-lead this pioneering center as Joint Managing Director, also acting as a senior advisor on autism care. This leadership role offers a unique chance to establish a world-class mental health institution in Riyadh.

• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• Employment: Full-time preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an executive coach to the Managing Director, sharing joint responsibility for MHCoE’s development and operations.
• Formulate and execute strategic plans promoting mental health excellence.
• Assess and improve performance of the mental health network.
• Conduct comprehensive audits covering care delivery, clinical operations, research, communications, and outreach.
• Lead transformation efforts to optimize psychiatry departments, enhancing operational efficiency and patient experience.
• Establish international collaborations with leading mental health organizations.
• Create and monitor KPIs to track progress and outcomes.
• Support executive leadership to align mental health services organization-wide.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Proven leadership in developing or managing recognized mental health centers or multisite excellence programs.
• Medical psychiatrist (preferred) or clinical psychologist specializing in military mental health.
• At least 15 years of leadership experience in mental health operations, including 8+ years in senior roles.
• Expertise in clinical care models, financial oversight, and healthcare regulations.
• Track record of strategic planning impacting efficiency and patient outcomes positively.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership capabilities to develop and inspire teams.
• Data-driven approach with experience managing large, complex healthcare entities.
• Adaptability and resilience in dynamic healthcare settings.
• Dedication to fostering local leadership via coaching and knowledge transfer.