Pediatric Quality & Safety Director

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks an Administrative Director for Quality & Safety to serve as the senior leader for the Duke Children's quality program across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

You will partner with executive leaders, drive strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational execution while advancing patient safety, data governance, and evidence-based pathways to improve outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field.
• 7–10 years progressive healthcare leadership experience.
• CPHQ/CPPS or Lean certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Duke Children's Quality Program.
• Partner with the Vice Chair for Quality and lead goal setting and resource allocation.
• Oversee patient safety initiatives and high-reliability principles.
• Direct clinical pathway programs and CDI initiatives across ambulatory and inpatient settings.
• Develop executive dashboards and reporting for governance and improvements.

Skills

Healthcare leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree in healthcare administration or related field

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks an Administrative Director for Quality & Safety to serve as the senior leader for the Duke Children's quality program across ambulatory and inpatient settings.

You will partner with executive leaders, drive strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational execution while advancing patient safety, data governance, and evidence-based pathways to improve outcomes for children and families.