Quality Improvement Specialist

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Dubai is seeking a Quality Improvement Specialist to enhance healthcare quality initiatives. You will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality programs to improve patient safety and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare quality. Strong leadership, data analysis, and communication skills are essential. This role is based in Dubai, UAE.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in healthcare quality field.
• 2 years progressive experience in quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement quality improvement programs.
• Collaborate to identify performance gaps.
• Collect and analyze quality data.
• Lead quality improvement projects.
• Facilitate workshops on quality improvement.

Skills

Conducting training on quality improvement initiatives

Implementing evidence-based practices

Data analysis and interpretation

Change management principles

Leadership and project management

Problem-solving in healthcare

Communication and collaboration skills

Understanding of clinical workflows

Education

Bachelor in Healthcare or related field

Masters in Healthcare or related field

Job description

Quality Improvement Specialist

Our client a renowned hospital is currently looking for a Quality Improvement Specialist who will be responsible for leading and managing the quality improvement initiatives within the Health Facilities by developing, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement programs and initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement quality improvement programs aligned with healthcare standards and organizational goals.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to identify performance gaps and standardize best practices.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Lead quality improvement projects setting measurable goals and performance metrics.
• Facilitate workshops and mentor facility staff on quality improvement methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements across facilities.
• Provide expert guidance in developing and executing quality improvement plans and fostering cross-facility collaboration.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor in Healthcare Health Information Management, Science, Communications, Business or related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Masters in Healthcare or related field.
• Experience of minimum 5 years in the healthcare quality field in activities relevant to the role.
• Experience of 2 years - Progressive experience in quality or facilitating interdisciplinary improvement teams in a healthcare setting or other relevant experience.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proficient in conducting training on quality and process improvement initiatives.
• Skilled in implementing evidence-based practices and quality improvement methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma PDCA).
• Strong data analysis and interpretation abilities; familiar with healthcare analytics and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of change management principles to support organizational transformation.
• Effective leadership and project management skills for driving quality initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in complex healthcare settings.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Solid understanding of clinical workflows, hospital operations and healthcare systems.

WORK LOCATION - DUBAI UAE.

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