Senior Patient Safety & Quality Officer

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Performs highly responsible office functions; assists in arranging and coordinating department activities. Establishes and maintains records, filing systems, and logs. Reserve meeting sites; contacts and confirms appointments and meetings; attends meetings and takes minutes in the absence of the Quality Coordinator. Operates a computer, duplicating machine, fax machine, calculator, and other peripheral office equipment. Utilizes a variety of word-processing, graphic/presentation, and database software applications programs. Types, edits, and distributes a variety of correspondence, forms, and policies and procedures. Participating effectively in implementing and follow up of Q.I. activities. Communicates appropriate information from studies and data sources to the Heads of the Department. Assist the HOD in maintaining all necessary records pertinent to the JCI process. Assist in facilitating JCIA meetings. Assist the HOD in maintaining records of policies, procedures, guidelines, forms and other documents and ensures circulation of current documents and de-circulation of expired documents. Performs miscellaneous related duties as requested by the HOD. Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with those requirements. Work in accordance with documented OSH procedures and instructions, specific responsibilities. Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures. Notify OSH hazards, incidents, near misses and issues and assist with preparation of risk assessments and incident reports. Comply with waste management procedures and policies. Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills and awareness programs. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems. Develop, monitor and support implementation of the hospital OSHMS in line with HAAD Health Sector OSHMS policies and standards and entity requirements. Support development of objectives and monitor achievement of objectives and compliance with HAAD Health Sector OSHMS requirements across all departments. Report and provide guidance to the entity OSH Committee, the Prevention and Control of Infection and the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Committee in developing programs and policies for implementing and monitoring applicable OSHMS and Infection Control and Patient Safety standards. Conduct or participate in incident and outbreak investigations as applicable. Assist in JAWDA KPIs, audits, accreditations, certifications and preparing reports. Graduate of a Secretarial Course or its equivalent. Six months or more experience in a healthcare setup (preferred/required). Excellent command of oral and written English; Arabic desirable but not essential. Responsibility for own continued professional growth beyond minimum preparation. Well versed with Word and Excel.