Assistant Medical Attaché for Financial Affairs

Job Summary:

The position holder will be responsible for supporting the Medical Attaché in implementing and managing the financial affairs of the medical office.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide support to the medical attaché in all aspects of the financial affairs of the medical office abroad.

Implement the financial policies and procedures of the medical office abroad in coordination with the competent administration and relevant authorities.

Prepare the proposed annual operating budget for the medical office abroad based on the Ministry's directives and in coordination with the administration.

Prepare a financial framework for the medical office that is consistent with the financial system approved by the Ministry of Public Health.

Provide financial guarantees to healthcare facilities in the host country and cover the treatment costs of patients sent for treatment abroad.

Prepare financial reports and monthly closings of financial accounts according to requirements and submit them periodically to the relevant management and administration.

Oversee financial operations and audit procedures in accordance with the policies and procedures approved in the country.

Prepare and analyze a financial risk management record and develop strategies to address these risks.

Conduct and follow up on the disbursement of financial allocations to patients and their companions in accordance with the legislation regulating treatment abroad.

Procedure and follow up on the disbursement of financial dues to employees in accordance with the regulations of the host country.

Manage contracts related to the provision of support services and follow up on related financial procedures.

Carry out financial procedures related to the provision of medicines and medical assistance to patients during their treatment abroad after obtaining the necessary approvals from the competent committee or in accordance with approved regulations.

Establish a financial database to meet the needs of the medical office in coordination with the relevant departments at the Ministry of Public Health.

Perform any other tasks assigned as required by the work.

Essential Education:

Bachelor's degree in financial management or accounting from a recognized university, Master's degree preferred.

Essential Certifications:

Professional certification such as (ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA, CMA) is preferred.

Essential Experience:

At least 10 years of experience in a related field, including 4 years in leadership/supervisory roles.