
Reem Saleh Alghanim
Deputy Minister for HR development
A strategic expert in planning, managing, and developing the healthcare workforce, with over 24 years of professional experience in building national capacities and enhancing human capital efficiency. She specializes in designing and implementing integrated development strategies that contribute to sustainable impact and align with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s national transformation.
Academic and Executive Qualifications:
- Executive Master’s in Leadership – University of Memphis, Fogelman College of Business & Economics, USA
- Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Information Technology – King Saud University
- Graduate, Misk Leaders 2030 Program
- Certificate, Saudi Executive Leaders Development Program – Misk 2023 (ESADE Business School)
- Certificate, Administrative Leadership Development Program – INSEAD
Current Positions:
- Deputy Minister for Human Resources – Ministry of Health.
- General Director of the Health Workforce Program – Vision Realization Office.
- Chair of the Women Empowerment Advisory Council – Ministry of Health.
Leadership Roles and Memberships:
- Member, Advisory Council for Applied Medical Sciences – King Saud University.
- Member, Nomination and Recognition Committee (Northern Sector) – Health Holding Company.
- Member, Saudi Leadership Council – Misk Leaders 2030 Program.
- Chair, Women Empowerment Advisory Council – Ministry of Health.
Professional Experience:
- Began her career in the Health Affairs of the National Guard, gaining extensive experience in leading and developing workforce policies in the healthcare sector.
- In 2020, led the Health Workforce Program at the Ministry of Health—one of the largest transformation initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030—focused on enhancing strategic planning and sustainable governance of health professionals.
- Currently oversees a number of specialized projects and programs in collaboration with various health entities to ensure alignment of human resources output with sector needs.
- Plays a key role in enhancing the readiness of the national workforce in line with organizational and job mobility goals, and in improving operational efficiency across the healthcare sector.
Contact Information:
Office Phone: +966 11 212 4000 – Extensions: 1400 / 2924
Address: Digital City, Tower 2, 8th Floor - Deputyship for Human Resources – Ministry of Health, Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.