URGENT HIRING – QUALITY ASSURANCE COORDINATOR-Healthcare

Zenith Recruitment & Visa Services; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zenith Recruitment & Visa Services is assisting a reputed healthcare facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to hire an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator. The role focuses on overseeing QA and QI programs, patient safety, and compliance across clinical departments.

The ideal candidate holds a nursing degree with a postgraduate QA/QI qualification and at least 10 years of post-registration experience, including supervisory or management roles in healthcare quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent.
• Postgraduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor QA and QI programs.
• Develop, implement and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct healthcare audits and monitor compliance with clinical standards.
• Support patient safety initiatives, clinical governance, and risk management.
• Review clinical procedures, policies and quality documentation.
• Monitor quality indicators and prepare improvement reports.
• Identify gaps in clinical processes and coordinate corrective actions.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve patient care quality.
• Support regulatory compliance and accreditation requirements.
• Supervise quality activities and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Healthcare Auditing

Patient Safety

Clinical Governance

Supervisory Skills

Clinical Documentation

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Postgraduate QA/QI qualification

Job description

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Healthcare

Vacancies: 1

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

A reputed healthcare facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Coordinator to oversee clinical quality assurance, quality improvement initiatives, patient safety, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate must have a strong nursing background, substantial clinical experience, and proven supervisory or management experience in healthcare quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor clinical Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Improvement (QI) programs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
• Conduct healthcare audits and monitor compliance with established clinical standards.
• Support patient safety initiatives, clinical governance, and risk management activities.
• Review clinical procedures, policies, and quality documentation.
• Monitor quality indicators and prepare reports on performance and improvement opportunities.
• Identify gaps in clinical processes and coordinate corrective and preventive actions.
• Work with clinical departments and management to improve patient care quality.
• Support regulatory compliance and healthcare accreditation requirements.
• Supervise quality-related activities and coordinate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate qualification in Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 10 years of post-registration professional experience.
• Experience in an Emergency Room (ER) or Industrial Clinic.
• Minimum 3 years of Quality Assurance / Quality Improvement experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Licensing and Registration

• Current Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) medical license.
• Current Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) registration.
• Valid professional registration/license from the candidate's home country.

Mandatory Certifications

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.

Language Requirements

• Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory.

Preferred Skills And Competencies

• Clinical Quality Management
• Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Programs
• Healthcare Auditing and Compliance
• Patient Safety and Risk Management
• Clinical Governance
• Supervisory and Management Skills
• Clinical Documentation and Reporting
• Healthcare Standards and Regulatory Compliance