Risk Management Specialist (Emirati)

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Risk Management Specialist to join a leading Dubai Government Healthcare organization. The role focuses on identifying, assessing, monitoring and mitigating risks across strategic, operational, clinical, financial and regulatory domains while fostering a culture of patient safety and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate strategic, operational, clinical, financial and regulatory risks.
• Develop and maintain enterprise risk management frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and facilitate risk workshops across departments.
• Monitor risk indicators, prepare reports and present findings to senior management and committees.
• Support business continuity planning, crisis management and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Analyze incidents, near‑misses and risk events to determine root causes and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Public Health or a related field.
• 3‑5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, governance or healthcare operations.
• Professional certifications such as ISO 31000, CRMA, CERM, CIA or PMP are preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and reporting abilities.

Required skills

• Risk management systems
• Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive government benefits package.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving healthcare services.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with clear career growth paths.