Job Objective To lead and oversee the integrated facility operations across all Donor Centers (DCs) & HQ, ensuring the highest standards of engineering maintenance, safety compliance, and general service delivery to support seamless plasma collection activities.
Environment Internal: all GEPD departments and functions External: External contractors and facility service providers, regulatory bodies and safety inspectors, vendors for janitorial and security services.
Key responsibility Overall Facility Strategy: Lead the long-term planning for maintenance, safety, and general services to ensure all Donor Centers & HQ run smoothly and meet collection goals. Budget Control: Create and manage the annual budgets (CAPEX/OPEX) for all facilities; ensure money is spent wisely and stays within the approved limits. Standards & Quality: Set the rules and quality standards for maintaining DCs & HQ buildings, handling all security matters, and managing safety across all locations. Contractor Management: Oversee the selection of outside vendors and contractors, making sure they deliver high-quality service as promised in their contracts. Safety , Health & Risk Leadership: Own the plan for protecting people and property, ensuring the safety teams are ready for any emergency or risk. Performance Tracking: Set clear objectives for the three subfunctions (Safety, General Services, & Facility Maintenance, and monitor their progress to keep improving operations. Infrastructure Growth: Direct the setup of new Donor Centers & HQ as applicbale or major upgrades to existing ones, making sure engineering and safety are built-in from the start. Audit Accountability: Act as the final person responsible for passing all facility-related audits and keeping all centers legally compliant.
Academic experience required Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field. Project management MBA or relevant Post-Graduate degree in Operations Management is highly preferred.
Professional experience required10–12 years of experience in facility management or operations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams (Engineers, Safety Professionals, and Logistics/Services). Experience in a regulated industry (Pharma, Healthcare, or Manufacturing) is a strong asset.
Computing Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Power Point, and Word). Experience with Facility Management Software (CMMS) or ERP systems.
Personal Skills Strong leadership and people management capabilities. Advanced problem-solving and decision-making skills. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. High level of organizational and strategic planning ability.
Languages Arabic: Native. English: Fluent (Professional Working Proficiency).