Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Secondment to Client at Contango

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Healthcare Operations, Facility Commissioning, Operational Readiness, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Communication, Vendor Management, Service Activation, Regulatory Compliance, Performance Management, Team Management, Project Management, Resource Allocation, Operational Guidelines, Staff Onboarding

Industry

Blockchain Services

Description

Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: United Arab Emirates Engagement Type: Full-time, 4–6 Month Project Assignment Experience Level: 15+ years in healthcare operations leadership Role Summary The Interim Chief Operating Officer will assume full operational command during the pre-opening and activation phase of a new healthcare facility. The role is responsible for ensuring that all clinical and non-clinical functions are fully operational, compliant, and ready for launch within the defined readiness timeline. This is a hands-on leadership position requiring deep operational expertise, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to drive execution across multiple workstreams under tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities Take operational command of day-to-day readiness and activation across clinical and non-clinical departments. Validate and implement the target operating model based on the facility's phased-out plan to launch; enforce governance structure, reporting lines, and performance management cadence. Drive completion of pre-opening tasks including service activation, staff hiring and onboarding, facility commissioning, as well as the identification, evaluation, selection and mobilization of required suppliers and vendors. Provide the facility’s support functions with operational guidelines based on respective departmental operating model (incl. HR, procurement, finance, IT, facility management, hospitality, security) ensuring functional launch, and monitoring service activation. Lead coordination between clinical operations, hospitality, and administration to ensure seamless patient and staff experience from day one. Resolve bottlenecks in real time and re-allocate resources as needed to meet readiness deadlines. Represent the facility with regulators and relevant authorities for operational readiness meetings, licensing inspections, commissioning and accreditations. Maintain daily reporting to Project leadership on operational execution status. Expected Deliverables Facility’s Effective Launch: All departments staffed and functional within agreed readiness timeline. Organizational Structure: Implemented effectively with SMART objectives assigned to respective teams and performance management framework activated. Service Activation: Defined list of services launched, commissioned, and tested for live operations. Vendor and Supplier Activation: All service providers contracted, mobilized, and integrated into daily operations (housekeeping, catering, laundry, maintenance, etc.). Staff Induction: All key staff oriented on SOPs, reporting lines, and emergency procedures. Regulatory Compliance: All required inspections for licensing and accreditation passed, with facility fully compliant for operations. Candidate Profile Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in healthcare operations or hospital management. Proven track record in facility commissioning, activation, or large-scale pre-opening projects. Strong understanding of governance, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness frameworks. Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-disciplinary teams and vendor ecosystems. Exceptional problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills, with a hands-on leadership approach. Engagement Details Duration: 4–6 months (full-time, on-site) Location: United Arab Emirates Start Date: Immediate

Responsibilities

The Interim Chief Operating Officer will oversee the operational readiness and activation of a new healthcare facility, ensuring all functions are compliant and ready for launch. This role involves driving completion of pre-opening tasks and coordinating between various departments for a seamless experience.