CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare; Al Ahsa Governorate; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with quality standards. In this pivotal role, you will conduct high-level analytics, maintain compliance with regulations, and lead performance improvement projects. Your expertise will be crucial in developing relationships with stakeholders and implementing methodologies like Lean Sigma to drive continuous quality improvements. If you are passionate about healthcare quality and have a proven track record in project management, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in business improvement and continuous quality initiatives.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Finalize reports to identify productivity levers and inefficiencies.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders using quality improvement methodologies.

Skills

Continuous Quality Improvement

Data Management

Stakeholder Communication

Quality Improvement Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Quality

Bachelor's Degree in Management

Job description

CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST

Job Description Summary
The Continuous Quality Improvement Specialist maintains and audits procedures, plans, systems, and conducts high-level analytics. This includes, but is not limited to: patient safety, accreditation activities, regulatory inspections, policies and procedures compliance, clinical and environmental risk management, and related data management. The goal is to ensure JHAH's optimal use of resources and timely achievement of project timeframes related to continuous quality improvements.

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

1. Finalize reports that outline the levers driving productivity, timely processing, and identify areas of waste or inefficiencies for higher management.
2. Develop relationships with key stakeholders in internal and external segments, utilizing quality improvement methodologies such as PDSA, Lean Sigma, etc., to eliminate waste or inefficiencies.
3. Effectively communicate with proponents and stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding.
4. Recommend performance improvement projects aligned with the organization's strategic goals and initiatives.
5. Provide periodic training and development on quality management concepts.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Quality, Clinical, Allied Health, Management, or other Healthcare-related disciplines.

Professional Certifications Required

• Required: Certified Professional Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP), Accreditation or Quality-related certifications or project experience

Years of Experience

Minimum 9 years in business improvement, continuous quality initiatives, and/or project management, preferably in a healthcare setting.

Languages

• English: Advanced
• Arabic: Advanced

Functional Competencies

• Due Diligence
• Audit Reporting
• Data Collection