Job Description

Research Center for Mental Health Services

Free placement

Director of Research - Mental Health Services.

Job id: 582192

21 Jun 2025

Job Location

Riyadh , Saudi Arabia

Experience

22 to 25 years

Qualification Level

Doctorate; Medical Professionals

Job Function

Researchers / Scientists
Top Management

Skillset

Responsible for a range of different mental health research projects, the design and implementation of research plans, including but not limited to, literature reviews, qualitative research including surveys and focus groups, systematic evidence revi

Preferred Jobseekers

Jobseekers from any country

Davidson Management Consultants have been mandated to recruit a

Director of Research for Mental Health Services,

for their client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

We are looking for experienced mental health research processionals with a minimum of 22 to 25 years of mental health research experience, of which at least 8 to 10 years must be in a leadership role.

Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other mental health academic professionals would be ideal for this role. All applicant must hold a PhD in research / mental health services. We are looking for candidates who have established, managed and successfully led a research center or center of excellence for mental health services.

The Director of Research will be responsible for a range of different mental health research projects, the design and implementation of research plans, including but not limited to, literature reviews, qualitative research including surveys and focus groups, systematic evidence reviews, data analysis and evaluations of services and interventions using a range of methods. Formulating and maintaining internal development methods for use by the research team to ensure that robust processes are upheld. Contribute to the senior staff team and its strategic development and attend Board meetings. Oversee the formulation and maintenance of internal research methods and provide methodological support to the research team.

Developing research grant proposals by actively sourcing new research opportunities, coordinating the delivery of proposals, working with co-applicants and partners, and overseeing the development of the research plan. Provide supervision and line management for the Senior Researchers. Work with people with lived experience to ensure that any research undertaken is co-produced where appropriate. Prepare and present research methods and findings to multidisciplinary groups of experts. Work with staff at all levels and liaise with individuals outside, including Expert Reference Group members, co-applicants and partners. Operate within agreed work plans and timelines, ensuring that all work is carried out within agreed deadlines.

Work with the wider management team to ensure fluid communication channels. Contribute to the dissemination of the work by preparing articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presenting the work at conferences and networking events. Collaborate with other senior staff to embed the principles, co-production, advancing mental health equality and sustainability. Work on other internal process documents as required, including induction handbooks. Maintain careful records as appropriate, following agreed processes. Lead the development of the research team, working with other senior staff to ensure that the training needs of the research team are met. Lead the recruitment and induction of research staff.

Salary : SAR 80,000 to 100,000 per month plus family benefits. (Salary mentioned is indicative and not a quote. Final offer lies at the discretion of the client and will be decided after completion of interviews)

Company Profile

Davidson Healthcare Recruitment is a leading Healthcare and Leadership headhunting consultancy based in Dubai, with branches in UK and India. Our Medical recruitment Consultants are trained on the PQR for all medical specialties, and medical subspecialties for all the countries. We are leaders in Physician, Surgeon and Allied Healthcare Recruitment for Hospitals, Medical Centers, Clinics and Medical Universities, headhunting Tier 1 and Tier 2, Board Certified, Fellowship trained Physicians and Surgeons, ABMS, CCT, CCST, ARAB Board, RCPSC, FRC Australia and New Zealand, OBERARZT and CMSA among others, across all medical specialties and subspecialties from across the globe.We also specialize in recruiting DHA, DHCC, DOH and MOH licensed Physicians and Allied Healthcare professionals within UAE.

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