# Managing Director, Center of Excellence in Mental Health

> Khibraty · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · — · Posted 2025-07-13

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

**ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW**

This opportunity is with one of the largest healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia, operating a network of 26 hospitals and multiple medical service centers. The system provides healthcare services to a broad population that includes active-duty personnel, retirees, family members, and civilians referred through other healthcare systems.

In recent years, mental health has emerged as a national priority in Saudi Arabia. To address the increasing complexity and prevalence of mental health conditions, the organization is establishing a **Center of Excellence in Mental Health (MHCoE)**. This center will develop and apply world-class capabilities across its healthcare network. The MHCoE will:

-   Serve as the central authority for military-related mental health within the healthcare system,
-   Lead the development of clinical service models, policies, and standardized care pathways,
-   Deliver specialized tertiary mental health services tailored to military-specific needs (e.g., trauma, PTSD, addiction, geriatric care, and complex psychiatric cases),
-   Oversee the training, certification, and professional development of the mental health workforce,
-   Guide infrastructure and technology development across facilities,
-   Promote research and innovation with a focus on military and digital mental health,
-   Standardize mental health data reporting and analytics,
-   Coordinate and integrate mental health services across the network.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned mental health leader to shape a transformative initiative as the founding co-leader of a high-impact mental health institution in Saudi Arabia. Serving as Joint Managing Director of the MHCoE—and as a senior advisor on autism care—the selected candidate will work closely with a national counterpart to establish and operate a world-class mental health center.

-   **Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
-   **Contract Type:** Full-time preferred

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

The selected candidate will serve as an executive coach to the appointed Managing Director while also sharing accountability for the MHCoE’s establishment and operations. Key responsibilities may include:

-   Developing and implementing a strategic plan to achieve the center’s vision of excellence in mental health,
-   Evaluating and enhancing the operational performance of the mental health network,
-   Conducting a comprehensive audit of care delivery, clinical operations, research, communication, and outreach,
-   Leading transformation initiatives within psychiatry departments to streamline operations and improve patient experience,
-   Establishing global partnerships with leading mental health institutions,
-   Designing and tracking KPIs to measure performance and drive improvement,
-   Supporting executive leadership in aligning mental health services across the system.

**KEY REQUIREMENTS**

The ideal candidate should:

-   Have led the development or management of a recognized mental health center or multi-site program of excellence,
-   Be a psychiatrist (preferred) or clinical psychologist with expertise in military mental health,
-   Bring a minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in mental health operations, including at least 8 years in senior roles,
-   Demonstrate a strong grasp of care models, financial management, and healthcare regulatory frameworks,
-   Possess a proven track record of implementing strategic plans that drive efficiency and improve outcomes,
-   Exhibit strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to build, mentor, and motivate teams,
-   Be data-driven with experience managing large, complex healthcare organizations,
-   Show adaptability and resilience in fast-paced healthcare environments,
-   Be committed to developing local leadership through active coaching and knowledge transfer.

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