Senior Specialist - Emergency Assessment & Planning

Overview

The Senior Specialist supports SEHA’s Corporate Readiness & Business Continuity functions by contributing to the development and implementation of strategies, policies, and operational plans for emergency operations, crisis management, and disaster preparedness. The role oversees preparedness initiatives, evaluates facility readiness, and ensures effective coordination during emergencies.

• Emergency Preparedness & Response
  • Coordinate and follow up on preparedness and response activities across SEHA facilities.
  • Provide frameworks and mechanisms for emergency response.
  • Supervise health operations required during crises, disasters, and major events.
  • Oversee emergency drills and exercises and evaluate outcomes.
  • Participate in identifying and coordinating specialized emergency management training.
  • Prepare MoUs related to emergency planning and response.
  • Assess disaster‑readiness of SEHA facilities periodically.
  • Monitor implementation of health plans for nuclear, radiological, chemical, and biological hazards.
• Training & Development
  • Identify training needs and coordinate sessions for SEHA staff.
  • Maintain staff training databases, including certifications and costs.
• Events & Operational Response
  • Support planned and unplanned emergency events.
  • Conduct event risk assessments and ensure medical coverage as required.
  • Participate in community emergency response exercises.
• Compliance & Professional Conduct
  • Ensure compliance with SEHA policies, regulatory requirements, licensure, and mandatory training.
  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold customer service standards.
  • Support occupational health and safety guidelines, emergency policies, and infection control.
• Personal Effectiveness
  • Continually develop skills relevant to the role.
  • Build partnerships to support integrated systems of care.
  • Support Emiratization initiatives through mentoring and training.

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Health Administration, Medical Sciences, or related field OR Master’s in Health Management or related discipline
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in emergency planning or a similar field
  • English and Arabic proficiency
  • Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
  • Basic computer skills (MS Office)
  • Knowledge in disaster planning and management
• Desired
  • BLS Provider/Instructor, AHLS, PHTLS, HICS
  • Knowledge of triage, HAZMAT
  • Strong organizational skills

Abu Dhabi Healthcare Company (SEHA) is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE that was established in 2007 with the objective of operating all public hospitals and clinics across the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

SEHA is committed to delivering world-class healthcare services using the most advanced diagnostics and systems across its network of public healthcare centers and hospitals in addition to partnering with global leaders in healthcare, including world renowned organizations such as the Mayo Clinic.

SEHA is the largest and most comprehensive healthcare network in the UAE and owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. SEHA was established to provide UAE residents, citizens, and tourists with integrated, outstanding healthcare services following the highest international quality and safety standards. SEHA is a key player in Abu Dhabi’s wider healthcare sector reform and is responsible for public healthcare facilities as it aims to make its public healthcare delivery comparable to the finest healthcare systems in the world.