Director of Public Health and Wellness

OVERVIEW

Position

Director of Public Health and Wellness, Health, Wellbeing and Biotech  (HWB)  NEOM Interim authority 

Job Code

Reports to

Director HWB interim authority

Direct Reports

Senior Manager Public Health and Wellness

Division/Section

HWB interim authority

Department

HWB interim authority

Sector

HWB interim authority

Job Family

Role Purpose

To organize, direct and controlthe operations of the NEOM Public Health and Wellness in order to meet quality standards and delivery dateswithin the HWB regulations and methods.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Policy and Standards Setting

• Contribute to the design and implementation of NEOM HWB Authority strategic objectives and goals by developing an excellence approach to policy, standard setting and the execution of the regulations
• Use standards to drive up quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness across all areas of responsibility
• Develop the policy and standard for public health and wellness at NEOM, ensuring collaboration with Health and Wellbeing (HW) Company and other NEOM sectors
• Develop the Infection, Prevention and Control policy, standards and key performance metrics to continuously improve practice and outcomes
• Develop the HWB Authority policy and standards to ensure an agreed, cross-sectoral approach to achieving the principles of health and wellness in all policies at NEOM
• Develop the standards for commissioning essential public health services
• Develop, implement and update HWB Authority operational plans and oversee their implementation to take part in the realization of the envisioned future of NEOM
• Work closely with senior leaders in other sectors and with external stakeholders to raise awareness of HWB Authority values
• To promote equality and inclusion across all regulatory provision through policy initiatives, personal example, open commitment, clear action and direction

Public Emergencies

• Develop collaborative arrangements with NEOM sectors to support Base Economy Authorities in responding to public health emergencies in NEOM and throughout the Kingdom
• Propose and participate in public health emergency training and simulation events with key internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the Emergency Preparedness and Response planning at NEOM and for KSA collaborations

System Co-ordination and Integration

• Establish areas of collaboration on Public Health topics across Departments of NEOM Authority and sectors to improve health outcomes of the population
• Establish key collaborations with KSA on Public Health Functions (including surveillance, vaccination, screening)
• With the Director responsible for Social Care and Welfare and HW Company, lead on options for the integration of health and social care services and take forward the approved plans
• Develop collaboration systems and processes with the Population Health, Health Insurance and Health Pricing and Coverage teams in HW Company to ensure the essential health insurance benefits are aligned with public health and prevention priorities

World-Class Analytics and Digital Capabilities

• Develop and implement the regulatory directives for the use of technology to promote wellness, prevent and diagnose disease, and reduce barriers to care, working in collaboration with HW Company
• Ensure the delivery of a digital-first regulatory system to support surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of health and wellness and inequalities in health outcomes of local communities and the proactive identification of warning signals regarding heath protection
• Develop the digital plan for public health and wellness, including the surveillance system set-up and guidance on the necessary statistical interpretations and thresholds for interventions
• Take a lead on developing training and education in public health data and analysis

Research, Development and Innovation

• Take a lead on research and provide scientific guidance on public health new developments and areas of innovative practice
• Commission priority research and development, including surveys and studies
• Ensure that an evidence-based approach is used to recommend complementary medicine and integrative health practice and products in relation to wellness
• To bring an academic perspective to all public health and wellness work undertaken