Clinical Governance Leader - Patient Safety & Risk

Mediclinic Middle East; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Middle East is seeking a Clinical Governance Manager to provide leadership and oversight of clinical governance activities across the hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, and risk mitigation. The role guides policy implementation, oversees medico-legal cases, and collaborates with senior leaders to build a robust culture of safety and quality.

Essentially you will manage clinical incidents, conduct case reviews, engage physicians and senior clinicians, and support

Qualifications

• Recognized primary medical degree (MBBS, MBChB, MD or equivalent).
• Master's degree in Healthcare Administration or related field is desirable.
• Certifications in healthcare risk management or governance are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Complaints Management
• Mortality and Morbidity (M&M) case reviews
• Medico-Legal Case Management
• Regulatory Liaison (DOH)
• Patient and Family Engagement
• Physician Case Reviews and Peer Review
• Risk Management Support
• Reporting and Governance (periodic reports & dashboards)
• Learning and Awareness

Skills

Clinical governance

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

M&M reviews

Medico-legal cases

Regulatory liaison

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

English proficiency

UAE regulations & JCI standards

Education

MBBS/MD/MBChB

Master's in Healthcare Administration

CPHQ or healthcare risk cert

Tools

None

Job description

Mediclinic Middle East is seeking a Clinical Governance Manager to provide leadership and oversight of clinical governance activities across the hospital, ensuring regulatory compliance, patient safety, and risk mitigation. The role guides policy implementation, oversees medico-legal cases, and collaborates with senior leaders to build a robust culture of safety and quality.

Essentially you will manage clinical incidents, conduct case reviews, engage physicians and senior clinicians, and support