Patient Safety Officer

Resumeocean; Bhopal; On-site; INR 450,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Resumeocean is hiring for a Quality Assurance role in Bhopal, India. This full-time position focuses on implementing patient safety protocols and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing or related fields and 5 to 12 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include monitoring safety practices, educating staff, and analyzing adverse events. Certification in Patient Safety, NABH, or JCI Standards is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 to 12 years of experience in patient safety, hospital quality, or clinical risk management roles.
• Certification in Patient Safety, NABH, or JCI Standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of clinical safety protocols and incident management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of patient safety protocols across clinical departments.
• Track and analyze adverse events, near misses, and medication errors.
• Educate staff on safe practices, patient rights, and ethical care standards.

Skills

Clinical safety protocols

Accreditation standards

Incident management systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing / Healthcare Administration / Public Health / MBBS / Life Sciences

Job description

Overview

Department: Quality and Compliance

Role Category: Patient Safety & Clinical Governance

Employment Type: Full-time / On-site

Experience Range: 5 to 12 Years (preferably in patient safety, hospital quality, or clinical risk management roles)

Salary Range (INR): ₹4,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 per annum (depending on experience and accreditation exposure)

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Nursing / Healthcare Administration / Public Health / MBBS / Life Sciences (Mandatory)

Certification in Patient Safety, NABH, or JCI Standards (Preferred)

Working knowledge of clinical safety protocols, accreditation standards, and incident management systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and monitoring of patient safety protocols across all clinical departments
• Track and analyze adverse events, near misses, sentinel events, and medication errors
• Coordinate Root Cause Analysis (RCA), implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA), and monitor outcomes
• Educate clinical and non-clinical staff on safe practices, patient rights, and ethical care standards
• Support NABH/JCI compliance through audit preparedness and documentation of patient safety indicators
• Conduct regular rounds to assess adherence to safety policies in ICUs, wards, emergency, and OTs
• Promote a culture of safety by encouraging incident reporting and feedback systems
• Prepare periodic patient safety dashboards and submit reports to the hospital’s Quality Council
• Liaise with infection control, quality, and risk management teams for integrated safety efforts
• Participate in mortality and morbidity review meetings, clinical governance audits, and training initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing / Healthcare Administration / Public Health / MBBS / Life Sciences (Mandatory)
• Experience of 5 to 12 years in patient safety, hospital quality, or clinical risk management roles
• Certification in Patient Safety, NABH, or JCI Standards (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of clinical safety protocols, accreditation standards, and incident management systems

Additional Information

• Department: Quality Assurance
• Industry Type: Medical Services / Hospital
• Note: This description focuses on job responsibilities and qualifications relevant to the role of Quality Assurance and Safety in clinical settings.