Job Description
Role Summary
- You willdrive systems and processes that ensure we meet regulatory standards, improve patient outcomes, and deliver consistent service quality across all departments.
- You’ll work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to identify gaps, implement solutions, and track results.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Compliance:
- Develop and maintain the hospital’s quality management system in line with NAFDAC, MDCN, SON, and other regulatory bodies.
- Lead internal audits and coordinate preparations for external inspections and accreditations.
- Review and update policies, SOPs, and clinical guidelines to reflect best practice.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting:
- Track key quality indicators: Patient satisfaction, infection rates, turnaround time, incident reports.
- Analyze data to identify trends, root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Prepare monthly quality dashboards and reports for management.
Patient Safety & Risk Management:
- Oversee the incident reporting process and lead root cause analysis for adverse events.
- Work with department heads to close gaps and prevent recurrence.
Training & Culture Building:
- Train staff on quality standards, patient safety, and improvement tools like PDCA and RCA.
- Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous learning.
Collaboration:
- Partner with HODs, nursing, pharmacy, lab, and admin to implement improvement projects.
- Support procurement and facilities to ensure equipment and supplies meet quality standards.
Requirements
- A Master’s in Healthcare Management/Quality is an advantage.
- Minimum 7years’ experience in quality management within a hospital or healthcare setting.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001, JCI, or other healthcare accreditation standards.
- Experience with data analysis, incident investigation, and process improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication, training, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and hospital information systems.