Quality Officer

Implements and monitors the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Plan within the American Hospital Dubai. Develops programs to review and evaluate patient care and outcomes, implements strategy and plan for quality improvement monitoring within the hospital in collaboration with the administrative and clinical leaders of the hospital, and tracks and presents results of improvement efforts to the hospital leadership.

- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare or equivalent professional qualification (current license preferred)

- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preferred (certification to be complete within 6-12 months of joining)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in an acute care setting in an international hospital.

- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement.

- Knowledge of system process analysis, quality/process improvement techniques, design, and integration, at a level of complexity associated with integrating processes across multiple departments of the organization.

- Knowledge of principles, methods, procedures and current trends in health information data management.

- Knowledge of quality improvement processes and tools.

- Knowledge of accreditation programs and surveys.

- Knowledge of developing standards, policies and procedures.

- Skills in managing large, complex projects and initiatives.

- Skills in analysis, problem-solving, evaluating, planning, and directing process improvement projects for all clinical departments.

- Skills in developing innovative and creative solutions to achieve organisation objectives within clinical improvement setting.

- Ability to influence at a strategic level.

- Ability to engage with clinicians.