Al-Awadhi issues decrees to rotate and appoint heads of departments, hospitals and centers
Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadhi has issued a series of ministerial decrees to rotate and appoint heads of technical departments, directors of administrations, and directors of hospitals and specialized centers, as part of preparations for the next phase and in line with the new organizational structure.
The Ministry of Health said the decisions form a pivotal organizational step aimed at realigning leadership structures across the health sector, clarifying powers and responsibilities, accelerating decision-making and strengthening integration between clinical and administrative work, reports Al-Rai daily.
The move is also intended to consolidate governance principles, raise operational efficiency and positively impact healthcare quality and patient safety.
The ministry added that the reshuffle reflects an institutional approach focused on reorganizing leadership positions in accordance with the objectives of the next phase, enhancing job stability for executive and medical leaders, and ensuring the continuity of operational and development plans in priority sectors.
These include public health, emergency medical services, child protection, and general and specialized hospitals, thereby strengthening the health system’s readiness to respond effectively to challenges and changes.
In the same context, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi issued supplementary administrative decisions as part of the ongoing institutional reorganization process.
The measures aim to enhance integration between executive and medical leadership, reinforce functional harmony and support sustainable institutional performance across all ministry sectors.
