Knowledge, Skills and Experience | - Proven ability to drive a culture of change and implement procedures and best practices.
- Demonstrated strategic thinking with the ability to execute and drive organizational change.
- Extensive understanding of health, safety, fire safety, and ambulatory services laws and regulations.
- Deep understanding and experience in developing Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) best practices.
- Extensive understanding of accident causation and prevention methodologies.
- Experience in implementing and driving safety management systems, fire safety management programs, and ambulatory services management.
- Detailed knowledge of quality assurance, efficiency, and performance management processes and procedures.
- Ability to build relationships, credibility, and trust quickly, and influence people at all levels both internally and externally.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to inspire and lead a diverse workforce.
- Extensive experience in fire service leadership, managing fire protection services, and emergency response operations.
- Experience in managing ambulatory services, including emergency medical response and patient transport.
- Excellent organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with the latest fire protection and ambulatory service technologies, equipment, and best practices.
- Strong budgeting and financial management experience.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with the public, elected officials, and other stakeholders.
- Certifications such as Executive Fire Officer (EFO), Chief Fire Officer Designation (CFOD), or equivalent are highly desirable.
- Must possess or be able to obtain relevant state certifications for fire service and ambulatory service professionals.
- In-depth knowledge of medical protocols, patient care standards, and emergency medical services (EMS) regulations.
- Proven experience in crisis management and emergency response coordination.
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Qualifications | Experience: - Extensive years' experience in life safety, fire compliance, and ambulatory services, including Occupational Safety experience.
- Extensive years in a leadership role in a complex, multi-disciplinary development company.
- Relevant experience supporting field services and experience in health, safety, life safety, and ambulatory services on large capital projects in the Middle East, ideally within KSA.
- Experience with Behavioral Based Safety programs.
- A Bachelor's degree (or higher qualification), or equivalent, in fire science, public administration, emergency management, health administration, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA and life safety codes.
- Certified Safety Auditor and/or NFPA Certifications or equivalent.
- Relevant certifications in ambulatory services, such as Certified Ambulance Service Manager (CASM) or equivalent.
- Extensive knowledge of health, safety, fire safety, and ambulatory services laws and regulations.
- Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong budgeting and financial management experience.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with the latest technologies and best practices in fire protection and ambulatory services.
- Experience in managing emergency medical response and patient transport services.
- Specific experience working on large-scale projects in the Middle East, with a strong understanding of local regulations and cultural considerations, particularly in KSA.
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