Summary
Bupa Arabia is hiring a Senior Associate, Licensing & Government Relations in Jeddah. The role manages licensing and renewals for facilities and medical practitioners, supports CBAHI accreditation and inspections, and coordinates with government agencies and internal teams. It also includes reviewing contracts, drafting regulatory responses, tracking license expiry dates, and monitoring regulatory changes. The posting lists a bachelor’s degree and Saudi Arabia as the preferred candidate nationality.
The posting
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Role Purpose:
To secure, renew, and manage the full spectrum of licensing—covering facilities, medical practitioners, and corporate permits—required for a medical services provider. The role ensures total compliance with Saudi Arabian standards (MOH, CBAHI, CHI, Civil Defence, municipalities, etc.) and utilizes relevant portals to maintain the legal and operational readiness of the organization.
Key Accountabilities:
1-Facility Non-Medical Licensing:
- Manage and renew Commercial Registrations (CR) municipal permits, civil defence licenses, and other licenses. That includes gathering requirements from different internal and external stakeholders.
- Oversee government portals requirements and monitor licenses validity and expiry dates.
2-Facility Medical Licensing & Accreditation:
- Execute medical facility licensing and renewals through the Seha (MOH) and CHI portals.
- Lead the administrative preparation for CBAHI accreditation and periodic inspections.
- Ensure the facility’s scope of services aligns with its official MOH medical license.
3-Practitioner Licensing & Credentialing:
- Track the validity of medical licenses for all doctors, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Ensure all practitioners are linked correctly to the facility in government systems.
- Manage timely issuance and renewal for practitioners’ licenses.
4-Legal Review & Contractual Compliance:
- Conduct legal reviews of contracts, and other documents as required.
- Draft formal legal responses to government inquiries or regulatory notices.
5-Stakeholder & Liaison Management:
- Act as the primary representative for several government agencies portals.
- Coordinate with internal departments to collect documentation for renewals.
- Serve as the focal point for all government inspectors during onsite audits.
6-Reporting & Risk Mitigation:
- Maintain a unified dashboard tracking expiry dates for different licenses categories.
- Monitor changes in Saudi Labor Law, MOH and relevant regulations to advise management on risks.
- Streamline the digital archiving of all licenses for easy internal access.
Job Details
Posted Date:
2026-10-08
Job Location:
Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
Job Role:
Other
Preferred Candidate
Career Level / Band:
Professional
Nationality:
Saudi Arabia
Minimum Degree:
Bachelor's degree