Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) is seeking a dedicated Quality Officer for Al Ain Hospital to develop and implement comprehensive quality improvement practices, coordinate quality frameworks and processes, establish quality standards, oversee operational procedures, disseminate quality assurance best practices, conduct quality audits, and perform statistical analysis. Join UAE’s leading healthcare system dedicated to patient safety and excellence.
About Al Ain Hospital & SEHA Healthcare
Organization: Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) — UAE’s largest integrated healthcare provider
Facility Excellence: Al Ain Hospital — Modern medical facility with comprehensive services
Healthcare Leadership: Leading regional healthcare system in quality and patient safety
Quality Commitment: Focuses on risk management, patient safety, and continuous improvement
Accreditation Standards: Meets international healthcare accreditation and certification programs
SEHA’s Healthcare Excellence Mission
Quality Vision: Comprehensive regional quality program implementation across all SEHA services
Patient Safety Focus: Integrated risk management framework ensuring patient safety excellence
Regulatory Compliance: Full compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and accreditation standards
Continuous Improvement: System-wide performance improvement initiatives and quality enhancement
Position Overview
The Quality Officer role at Al Ain Hospital involves developing and implementing comprehensive quality improvement practices across healthcare services. You will coordinate development of quality frameworks and processes, establish quality standards and operational procedures, disseminate quality assurance knowledge, conduct quality audits, and perform statistical analysis. This critical position supports SEHA’s mission to deliver excellence in patient care, safety, and healthcare quality across the region.
As a Quality Officer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Regional Quality Department while managing risk management initiatives, patient safety programs, audit and continuous quality improvement activities, policy management, accreditation readiness, and regulatory compliance. Your expertise directly impacts healthcare delivery quality and patient outcomes across Al Ain Hospital.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Officer at Al Ain Hospital within SEHA, you drive healthcare quality excellence affecting thousands of patients, implement risk management and patient safety frameworks meeting international standards, conduct audits ensuring regulatory compliance, lead quality improvement initiatives across healthcare services, advance quality career in UAE’s leading healthcare system, and contribute to patient safety and healthcare excellence in the region.
Key Responsibilities
Risk Management & Patient Safety Leadership
- Develop and implement integrated risk management frameworks aligned with SEHA mission and healthcare quality goals
- Support development of plans measuring and monitoring healthcare outcomes in incident reporting, sentinel events, and safety management
- Coordinate system-level taskforces addressing risk management initiatives and patient safety priorities
- Track and analyze risk data identifying patterns, system errors, and process deficiencies
- Facilitate action plans addressing identified risk management deficiencies across healthcare services
Quality Improvement & Audit Management
- Participate in and facilitate implementation of SEHA-wide performance improvement frameworks
- Provide education and training on quality improvement methodologies for healthcare stakeholders
- Oversee quality audits and internal assessments ensuring regulatory compliance and accreditation readiness
- Conduct internal audits required by regulators including ISO, ADPHC, and JDC standards
- Develop and implement improvement initiatives based on audit findings and quality assessment results
Policy Management & Healthcare Compliance
- Support development, review, and approval of healthcare policies and procedures meeting regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with federal and state healthcare laws and accreditation standards
- Facilitate DOH Quality Audit (Ranking) compliance framework supporting healthcare service improvement
- Participate in and support all activities related to external accreditation and certification surveys
- Maintain documentation ensuring continuous readiness for external healthcare audits and accreditation reviews
Patient Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Support implementation of SEHA-wide safety culture framework across healthcare services
- Facilitate patient safety initiatives and communicate framework activities with healthcare stakeholders
- Conduct safety culture assessments and surveys identifying improvement opportunities
- Lead implementation of action plans addressing patient safety deficiencies and quality gaps
- Coordinate system-level quality improvement projects supporting regional healthcare excellence
Statistical Analysis & Regulatory Reporting
- Perform statistical analysis on healthcare quality and patient safety data
- Develop statistical reports monitoring compliance with healthcare quality programs
- Track healthcare performance indicators and quality metrics
- Escalate quality concerns to healthcare leadership and risk management teams
- Compile risk and quality key performance indicators data for regular monitoring and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Science, Healthcare Administration, Quality Management, or related field
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Health & Safety, Risk Management, or equivalent (Highly Preferred)
Professional Qualifications & Certifications
- ISO 22000 or ISO 14001 Healthcare Quality Certifications
- Risk Management Professional (RMP) certification
- Healthcare Quality Auditor certification
- Patient Safety and Quality Management training
- Knowledge of healthcare accreditation standards (ACHC, ADPHC, JDC)
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Expert knowledge of healthcare quality assurance and patient safety management
- Strong analytical and statistical skills for data interpretation and quality assessment
- Proficiency in policy development and regulatory compliance management
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to coordinate complex quality improvement initiatives and audits
- Understanding of healthcare accreditation requirements and regulatory standards
Experience Requirements
- Experience in healthcare quality assurance, patient safety, or risk management roles
- Background in hospital or healthcare facility quality management
- Experience with regulatory audits and accreditation preparation
- Familiarity with healthcare quality improvement frameworks and methodologies
About SEHA — UAE’s Healthcare Excellence Leader
Abu Dhabi Health Services (SEHA) represents the United Arab Emirates’ largest and most comprehensive integrated healthcare provider system. SEHA operates multiple healthcare facilities across the emirate, delivering exceptional patient care through modern medical facilities, qualified healthcare professionals, and commitment to quality excellence. The organization prioritizes patient safety, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to international healthcare standards.
Career Excellence at SEHA: Build healthcare quality career with UAE’s leading healthcare system offering professional development opportunities, exposure to modern healthcare facilities, training in international quality standards, and meaningful work affecting patient outcomes and healthcare excellence across the region.
Who Should Apply?
- Healthcare Quality Professionals: With expertise in healthcare quality assurance and patient safety management
- Risk Management Specialists: From healthcare sector seeking quality officer roles in hospitals
- Quality Assurance Officers: From healthcare organizations experienced in audit and compliance
- Healthcare Administrators: With quality improvement and regulatory compliance background
- Patient Safety Advocates: Committed to healthcare excellence and continuous quality improvement
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