Risk Management Specialist

Taiba Hospital; Mubarak Al-Kabeer; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Taiba Hospital is seeking a Risk Management Specialist to lead the hospital-wide risk program and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role emphasizes incident investigations, root cause analysis, and driving corrective actions across clinical and operational teams.

The ideal candidate has a nursing degree and 3-5 years of hospital risk management experience, with strong knowledge of patient safety, reporting protocols, and JCI standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred) or related health field.
• 3-5 years of experience in hospital or clinical risk management.
• Strong knowledge of patient safety, incident reporting protocols, and JCI standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the Hospital-Wide Risk Management Program — Ensure ongoing compliance with JCI and MOH standards.
• Lead Incident & Event Management — Oversee investigations of adverse events and near misses, leading root cause analysis.
• Promote a Culture of Safety — Lead awareness campaigns, risk education sessions, and hospital-wide staff safety surveys.
• Inform Decisions with Data — Manage the risk register and provide regular, data-driven reports to guide leadership.
• Champion Improvement — Partner with medical and operations teams to apply quality improvement tools (FMEA, FOCUS-PDCA).
• Manage Case Review Follow-Ups — Conduct initial case reviews, ensure recommendations are implemented, and provide progress reports.

Skills

Hospital risk management experience

Patient safety knowledge

Data-driven mindset

Collaborative spirit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related health field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Risk Management Specialist

Job Code: QPS-001

Grade: A1

Department: Clinical Quality

Your Impact

• % of reductionin high-priority clinical and operational risks year-over-year.

• >= 95% of incident investigations completed within established target timeframes.

• >= 90% participation in the safety initiatives and training programs.

• >= 99% timeliness of monthly risk reports.

What you will do

• Own the Hospital-Wide Risk Management Program -Ensure ongoing compliance with JCI and MOH standards.

• Lead Incident & Event Management -Oversee investigations of adverse events and near misses, leading root cause analysis to ensure effective corrective actions.

• Promote a Culture of Safety - Lead awareness campaigns, risk education sessions, and hospital-wide staff safety surveys.

• Inform Decisions with Data - Manage the risk register and provide regular, data-driven reports to guide leadership.

• Champion Improvement -Partner with medical and operations teams to apply quality improvement tools (FMEA, FOCUS-PDCA).

• Manage Case Review Follow-Ups - Conduct initial case reviews, ensure recommendations are implemented, and provide progress reports.

How success is measured

• % reduction in high-risk incidents reported hospital-wide.

• Full compliance during audits and accreditation visits.

• Positive employee feedback on risk awareness and reporting culture.

• Accuracy and completeness of the Hospital Risk Register

• Timely reporting of key risk and safety metrics

You will thrive here if you have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred) or a related medical/health field.

• 3-5 years of experience in a hospital or clinical risk management.

• Strong knowledge of patient safety, incident reporting protocols, and JCI standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.

• Data-driven mindset and collaborative spirit to champion hospital-wide safety initiatives.

• Resilience, adaptability, and accountability in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Competencies we value

• Safety & Compliance Mindset - Upholding the highest standards of patient safety and regulatory compliance.

• Patient Focus - Anticipating and meeting patient needs with genuine care.

• Adaptability - Flexibility and resilience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

• Collaboration - Cooperative, supportive teamwork across all departments.

• Initiative - Proactive in identifying risks and implementing effective solutions.

Ready to safeguard every patient journey with excellence and care?