Senior Quality Specialist (Healthcare)

Senior Quality Specialist (Healthcare)

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Specialist to support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality, patient safety, and accreditation programs across our organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time role within the healthcare industry.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Participate in CBAHI, MOH, and other accreditation preparation activities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor departmental compliance with quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Monitor patient safety indicators and incident reporting systems.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Support patient safety initiatives and promote a culture of safety.
• Assist in risk assessments and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor quality KPIs and performance indicators.
• Analyse quality data, identify trends, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Develop, review, and update quality policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Conduct internal quality audits and compliance assessments.
• Deliver quality and patient safety awareness sessions.
• Provide guidance to departments on quality standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior quality staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Quality Management, Nursing, or a related field (Master's is an advantage).
• Minimum 4-7 years of experience in healthcare quality within hospitals or medical centres.
• Strong experience in CBAHI accreditation, quality improvement, and healthcare compliance in Saudi Arabia.
• Professional certifications are preferred: CPHQ, Lean Six Sigma, Certified Internal Auditor (Quality).
• Strong knowledge of quality tools, KPI monitoring, RCA, CAPA, and audit methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of healthcare quality standards and accreditation requirements.
• Experience in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passion for continuous improvement and delivering high-quality patient care.