Health Quality Specialist (Saudi Arabia)

Eram Talent; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent is seeking a Health Quality Specialist to join KAUST Health in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and governance across departments and supporting clinical quality assurance initiatives and accreditation efforts.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing quality frameworks, leading audits, promoting patient safety, and ensuring regulatory adherence with JCI and CBAHI, while collaborating with nursing teams and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a medical-related specialty.
• Minimum 5 years of healthcare experience.
• At least 3 years in quality, governance, or accreditation roles.
• Experience in Saudi Arabia healthcare environment (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and governance.
• Direct experience with JCI, CBAHI, or similar accreditation processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee clinical quality assurance initiatives and frameworks.
• Create and revise policies to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance with JCI, CBAHI across departments.
• Conduct internal audits, performance assessments, and safety walks.
• Analyze audit findings and KPIs to identify improvement areas.
• Support RCA and incident investigation processes.
• Collaborate with School Health Office and nursing teams.
• Engage stakeholders to promote quality and contract compliance.
• Oversee quality control at related centers and audits.

Skills

Quality governance

Clinical quality

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Data analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Patient safety

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a medical-related specialty

Job description

Eram Talent is seeking a Health Quality Specialist to join our dynamic team in Saudi Arabia. As a leading talent acquisition consultancy, we are committed to connecting skilled professionals with top-tier companies.

The Quality and Governance Specialist ensure the maintenance of high standards of quality, compliance, and governance within KAUST Health. This role involves developing and overseeing clinical quality assurance initiatives and frameworks, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, and working across departments to promote best practices and maintain accreditation. The Specialist provides expert knowledge and guidance to KAUST Health and helps maintain the oversight of the medical services provider, ensuring that all necessary documentation and records are kept in compliance with regulations. This position is pivotal in driving continuous improvement and safeguarding the delivery of safe, effective, and compliant healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of quality, governance, and clinical risk management frameworks.
• Assist in creating and revising policies, procedures, and protocols to meet regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ensure compliance with JCI, CBAHI, and other accreditation requirements across all departments.
• Conduct and support internal audits, performance assessments, and patient safety walks.
• Analyze audit findings, KPIs, and incident reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident investigation processes.
• Participate in patient safety initiatives and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Provide operational and clinical support to the School Health Office, nursing teams, and relevant committees.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote quality and contract compliance.
• Oversee and support quality control initiatives at the Family and Child Support Centre (FCSC), including audits and action plans.

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a medical-related specialty (or graduation from an accredited nursing school).
2. Minimum 5 years of relevant healthcare experience.
3. At least 3 years of experience in quality, governance, or accreditation-related roles.
4. Experience working in a healthcare environment in Saudi Arabia (preferred).
5. Strong knowledge of quality improvement methodologies and clinical governance practices.
6. Direct experience with JCI, CBAHI, or other healthcare accreditation processes (highly desirable).
7. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify risks.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
9. Ability to build effective working relationships across departments and teams.
10. Excellent verbal and written English proficiency.