Senior Regional Health Manager WHS Global Medical And Health Team
Amazon
United Arab Emirates
20th August 2025
2508-1832-1258
Job Description
Description
Join our Global Medical and Health (GMH) Team within Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) and take a pivotal role in driving occupational health excellence across AMET and APAC Regions. As the Senior Regional Health Manager, you will oversee and lead the delivery of Occupational Health (OH) services within the AMET and APAC Regions, and act as the subject matter expert for occupational health, ensuring the health and well-being of employees in alignment with global standards and local regulations.
Key job responsibilities
Provide strategic direction and manage the Occupational Health services across AMET and APAC, ensuring high-quality support and compliance with local health, safety, and medical regulations.
Serve as a subject matter expert on Occupational Health, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders at all levels and liaising with local authorities and occupational health bodies.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes affecting workplace health and ensure compliance with Amazon’s policies as well as all local health, safety, and medical regulations.
Define, monitor, and report health-related metrics to Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Global Medical and Health (GMH) Team Leadership to measure program success, identify areas for improvement and inform global and regional health strategies.
Oversee the proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of workplace health risks including physical and psychosocial factors and develop programs to safeguard employee well-being.
A day in the life
In your role as Senior Regional Health Manager, you provide strategic leadership and oversight for Occupational Health services and preventive health management programs. You work closely with a dedicated team of Workplace Health and Safety professionals and Health Professionals while collaborating with internal stakeholders, and local health authorities to identify and mitigate workplace health risks. As a subject matter expert, you offer essential guidance on occupational health, regulatory, and compliance matters, and you serve as the primary point of contact for localizing health policies. You have the unique opportunity to shape how health programs are managed across AMET and APAC by driving cross-functional initiatives and partnering with a dynamic team of health professionals. Your leadership not only keeps employees healthy and safe but also strengthens key partnerships that are critical to our organizational success.
About The Team
The Global Medical & Health team is dedicated to driving excellence in occupational health and employee well-being across our global organization. We collaborate across regions to design, implement, and oversee innovative health programs that support the diverse needs of our workforce while aligning with regulatory standards. Our mission is to foster a safe, healthy, and resilient work environment by integrating evidence-based practices, leveraging data-driven insights, and championing holistic health strategies. Joining our team means contributing to a global vision of unifying and advancing occupational health initiatives that make a measurable positive impact on employees’ health worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited medical school.
Clinical experience and direct knowledge of AMET and APAC Occupational Health legislation and requirements
Experience of leading Occupational Health services
Injury or Illness Prevention expertise (Ergonomics, Psychosocial risks, Environmental risks, Industrial Hygiene), including delivering preventative and other healthcare programs
Experience of managing first aid and emergency response services and standards
Experience using data and metrics to determine and drive improvements
Experience working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams
Data-literate and driven, with a project / program & analytic mindset over and above strong clinical expertise
Good verbal and written communication in English and Arabic.
Preferred Qualifications
Certification in Occupational Health/Medicine or equivalent credentialing as an Occupational Health Physician
Strong communication skills (writing and in-person), leadership, teamwork, analysis, judgment and customer focus, with result-orientated working methods and problem solving
Experience of, and ability to address and support, executive priorities, including strong writing and communication skills
Specialization/additional qualification in Ergonomics, Psychosocial risks, Environmental risks, Industrial Hygiene or similar
Experience in Health Management in a retail logistics, manufacturing or production environment
A wealth of ideas and the ability to solve issues creatively
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.Our mission is to be Earth's most customer-centric company. Our actions, goals, projects, programs, and inventions begin and end with the customer top of mind.You'll also hear us say that at Amazon, it's always "Day 1." What do we mean? That our approach remains the same as it was on Amazon's very first day - to make smart, fast decisions, stay nimble, invent, and focus on delighting our customers.
Disclaimer: talentmate.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together.
Applicants
are
advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT
endorse any
requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related
information. We
also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud
or
malpractice,
email us at abuse@talentmate.com.
You have successfully saved for this job. Please check
saved
jobs
list
Applied
You have successfully applied for this job. Please check
applied
jobs list
Do you want to share the
link?
Please click any of the below options to share the job
details.
Report this job
Success
Successfully updated
Success
Successfully updated
Thank you
Reported Successfully.
Copied
This job link has been copied to clipboard!
Apply Job
Upload your Profile Picture
Accepted Formats: jpg, png
Upto 2MB in size
Your application for Senior Regional Health Manager WHS Global Medical And Health Team
has been successfully submitted!
To increase your chances of getting shortlisted, we recommend completing your profile.
Employers prioritize candidates with full profiles, and a completed profile could set you apart in the
selection process.
Why complete your profile?
Higher Visibility: Complete profiles are more likely to be viewed by employers.
Better Match: Showcase your skills and experience to improve your fit.
Stand Out: Highlight your full potential to make a stronger impression.
Complete your profile now to give your application the best chance!