Director of Health Workforce Planning Studies and Forecasting

Overview:

The Saudi Commission For Health Specialists is an independent scientific professional body, established in 1992. Our goal is to foster a healthy society through qualified health practitioners, protecting and promoting health led by health practitioners who serve the community efficiently and humanely.

We are currently seeking a Director of Health Workforce Planning Studies and Forecasting to guide our strategic workforce planning efforts. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of public health and health administration, along with a passion for cultivating a more efficient, humanely-served healthcare landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of strategic workforce planning initiatives to meet the current and future healthcare needs of Saudi Arabia.
• Oversee the design and execution of studies to assess the demand for healthcare professionals in different specialties and regions.
• Use data analytics and forecasting models to project future healthcare workforce requirements based on demographic, epidemiological, and healthcare utilization trends.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify priority areas for workforce development and align planning efforts with the evolving healthcare landscape.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to optimize the distribution, education, and training of healthcare professionals.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of workforce planning strategies, adjusting them as necessary to address emerging needs and challenges.

Education and Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Health Care Administration, Human Resources, Public Policy, or a related field. A Master’s degree in Public Policy is preferred.
• Relevant experience in workforce planning, studies and forecasting (7-9 years preferred).

• Strategic Workforce Development: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic workforce development initiatives to address the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.

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• Data Analysis: Strong analytical skills to evaluate performance, measure progress, and assess the effectiveness of implemented strategic plans using relevant workforce data and statistical information.

• Leadership: Strong leadership capabilities to guide the development and execution of strategic plans in alignment with the center's objectives.

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey the vision, objectives, and progress of workforce planning initiatives to internal and external stakeholders.

Public health, health economics, health administration, or a related field.