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Rabah Alharbi

Rabah Alharbi

Ha'il,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Visionary leader with proven ability to inspire and drive organisational success. Exhibits keen strategic planning skills and exceptional communication abilities, fostering collaboration and innovation. Poised to significantly enhance operational efficiency and achieve outstanding business growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

CO-DIRECTOR OF TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SECTOR 4

SAUDI COMMISSION OF HEALTH SPECIALTIES
Medina, Saudi Arabia
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • Developed and implemented training programmes enhancing professional competence across health sectors.
  • Collaborated with senior management to align training initiatives with strategic health objectives.
  • Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback mechanisms to continuously improve educational offerings.
  • Mentored junior staff in instructional techniques and best practices for knowledge transfer.
  • Facilitated workshops and seminars promoting continuous professional development among healthcare professionals.
  • Coordinated with external stakeholders to ensure compliance with national health training standards.
  • Researched emerging trends in healthcare education to inform programme development and innovation.
  • Oversaw logistical arrangements for training events, ensuring smooth execution and participant engagement.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF ANESTHESIA RESIDENCY TRAINING

SAUDI COMMISSION OF HEALTH SPECIALTIES
Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
08.2022 - 09.2025
  • Developed comprehensive curriculum for anaesthesia residency training programmes.
  • Mentored junior faculty and residents in clinical practice and research methodologies.
  • Coordinated evaluations and assessments to ensure adherence to accreditation standards.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance learning experiences for residents.
  • Supervised staff training programmes with focus on skill enhancement.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.

ANESTHESIA SERVICE LINE LEAD

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Ha'il, Saudi Arabia
04.2022 - 09.2025
  • Facilitated re-opening of OR following COVID crisis at King Salman Specialist Hospital.
  • Structuring Anesthesia team through recruitment of 45% additional staff, organising duties to enhance departmental manual reconstruction and refining policies.
  • Expanded operational capacity by increasing number of theatres throughout the region.
    Achieved improved census by moving operating room from red to yellow zone in Adaa' Indicator.
    Set objective to reach green zone status by end of 2040.
  • Broadened scope of services to encompass cochlear implants, spine surgeries, and bariatric operations.
    Established acute chronic pain service alongside labour analgesia initiatives.
    Integrated trauma, neurosurgery, oncology, and paediatric thoracic surgery into practice..
  • Educational Activities committee, aligned with recent updates and guidelines of anaesthesia practice.
  • Strengthen OR and Anesthesia Compliance in accordance with Accreditation standards in CBAHI within 12 Hospitals.
  • Boosted yearly operated cases from 8000 to 12000
  • Achieved consistent zero cancellation ratio since early 2023.
  • Achieved zero transfers of cases to higher centres since late 2022.
  • Facilitated research publication in anaesthesia, signifying first achievement in region.
  • Implemented initiatives to improve overall staff well-being.
    Conducted precise workforce forecasting and effective rostering solutions.
    Designed motivational incentives to enhance team performance.
  • Led development and implementation of anaesthesia protocols to enhance patient safety and care quality.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure efficient service delivery and optimal patient outcomes.
  • Conducted regular training sessions to keep staff updated on advancements in anaesthesia technology and techniques.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory standards and policies, ensuring high levels of safety and efficacy in anaesthesia practice.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to optimise anaesthesia plans tailored to individual patient needs.
  • Ensured safety protocols, minimising workplace accidents.
  • Identified potential bottlenecks, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks according to individual skills for optimal results.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data for future reference and analysis.
  • Developed contingency plans to handle unexpected downtime incidents efficiently.
  • Liaised with other department heads, ensuring smooth interdepartmental interactions.
  • Addressed staff concerns promptly, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Achieved high quality production with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Managed shift schedules to maintain consistent work flow.
  • Planned, scheduled and delegated daily tasks, consistently meeting demands .
  • Reviewed staff performance and provided personalised feedback in appraisals.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATING ROOMS AND ANESTHESIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Hail
04.2022 - 09.2025
  • Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within operating rooms and anaesthesia services.
  • Oversaw development and implementation of policies and protocols to ensure patient safety and quality of care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimise resource allocation and improve service delivery across departments.
  • Mentored and trained staff in best practices for anaesthesia administration and surgical procedures.
  • Facilitated regular audits and evaluations to assess compliance with regulatory standards and organisational objectives.
  • Managed budgetary considerations and resource management for operating rooms, ensuring sustainable operations.
  • Advocated for integration of advanced technologies to enhance patient monitoring and anaesthesia management systems.
  • Optimised resource allocation to maximise productivity.
  • Directed team to deliver high-quality customer service.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, increased employee morale.
  • Coordinated large scale projects with successful outcomes.
  • Implemented company policies and legal guidelines.
  • Recruited and developed high-performing teams, with focus on talent retention.
  • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, aligning organisational objectives with long-term goals.
  • Directed day-to-day work of 56 employees and motivated teams to exceed objectives.

CONSULTANT ANESTHESIOLOGIST, ICU AND PAIN

PRINCE SULTAN MILITARY MEDICAL CITY
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2007 - 01.2022
  • Anesthesiologist of the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman and his companions during the GCC summit 2021.
  • Member of anesthesia training scientific committee since 2020.
  • Deputy of anesthesia trauma committee since 2018.
  • Mentor and lecturer at PSMMC Conscious Sedation courses since 2018.
  • Worked as pain physician in PSMMC, with a minimum of two secession per week 'in-patient consultation, out-patient clinic and pain procedure' since March 2018.
  • Worked as Medical Director of military field hospital participating in the event of King Abdulaziz camel festival.
  • Worked as Consultant Anesthesiologist in the national emergency department support program of southern border mission.
  • PARTICIPATED in Saudi led collation intervention in Yemen as a part of Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope operations at (Saudi-Yemeni Border) as an in charge of Anesthesia and ICU services in military field hospital from June to September 2015.
  • Completed Residency Training in Anesthesia at PSMMC.
  • Had worked along the hierarchy of on-call system in Anesthesia department.
  • Had attended a conference inside and outside Saudi Arabia.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MEDICINE

AL-QASSIM UNIVERSITY
07.2000 - 07.2006

Skills

  • Family and Educational Consultant
  • Certified Special Event Manager
  • Web Designer
  • General Tender management
  • Networking

Languages

ENGLISH
Fluent
Arabic
Native

Reaserch

Espinosa Á, Ripolles Melchor J, Jain M, Navarro-Perez R, Shadad YA, Malvido A, Abad Gurumeta A, Alharbi R. Anaesthesia evaluation and perioperative strategies in liver disease patients with cardiohepatic syndrome. Rev Esp Anestesiol Reanim (Engl Ed). 2025 Mar 25:501735. doi: 10.1016/j.redare.2025.501735. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40147631.


Barsoom Ayoub SN, Rabah Alharbi RS. A trial for smooth intubation of
obese patients by lubricating the Glidescope® blade: a prospective
randomized controlled trial. Anaesth. pain intensive care
2024;28(2):254−258;

ALHARBI R. HOW TO REDUCE NO-SHOW IN PAIN CLINIC?. IMAM J APPL
SCI 2019;4:45-8

Timeline

CO-DIRECTOR OF TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SECTOR 4

SAUDI COMMISSION OF HEALTH SPECIALTIES
01.2024 - 09.2025

PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF ANESTHESIA RESIDENCY TRAINING

SAUDI COMMISSION OF HEALTH SPECIALTIES
08.2022 - 09.2025

ANESTHESIA SERVICE LINE LEAD

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
04.2022 - 09.2025

DIRECTOR OF OPERATING ROOMS AND ANESTHESIA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH
04.2022 - 09.2025

CONSULTANT ANESTHESIOLOGIST, ICU AND PAIN

PRINCE SULTAN MILITARY MEDICAL CITY
01.2007 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - MEDICINE

AL-QASSIM UNIVERSITY
07.2000 - 07.2006
Rabah Alharbi