HEAD OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda, “A center of excellence in health service provision, clinical education, and research”.

This is an exciting time for King Faisal Hospital, Rwanda as we embrace a new strategic direction.

The hospital has continued to grow due to its positive reputation for authentic compassionate health care and highly skilled medical practitioners, especially in specialized surgical and medical services. 

King Faisal Hospital Kigali is looking for suitable candidates to fill the following position

POSITIONCOMPETENCY REQUIREMENTKEY RESPONSIBILITIES No
Head of Quality Assurance and Risk Management.                        EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE He/ She must have a Tertiary qualification in Health management with a minimum of a master’s degree or equivalentHe/ She must have Eight (8) years of proven track record of clinical practice experience with a minimum of five (5) years in a hospital Senior Management position with a focus on quality and risk managementSatisfactory record of continuous professional developmentQualifications in a health related field, Quality Management/ Assurance and/or Risk Management in Healthcare are an added advantageRegistered with relevant professional body SKILLS AND ABILITIESAn understanding of recruitment and training mattersDemonstrate good strategic awareness of wider health issues in RwandaSound knowledge of clinical governance and effective system of Medical management Effective motivator with strong influence, skills and personal credibilityAbility to analyze complex issues and understand cooperate with other   functionalExcellent, , written, and interpersonal skillsAble to work under extreme stress.-Comprehensive knowledge of all national and international clinical and non-clinical risk indicators
-Comprehensive knowledge on all available  concepts/ methods and programs that lead to quality systems and processes
-Comprehensive knowledge of the professionals groups scope of practices as required by their Professional Bodies
-Leads the development of Quality Improvement committees at all levels
-Comprehensive knowledge and analytical skills to reduce the amount of data to a understandable level for the CEO and other users
-Develops and implements a system with the hospital IT Component, whereby annual comparisons can be made
-Compares annual results with those of internationally recognized hospitals
-Conducts meetings with all levels and all categories of personnel to ensure comprehensive understanding of clinical, non-clinical and IT input during the collection and collation of data
-Liaises with Tertiary  Education Institutions in order to keep abreast of new trends, methods and techniques
-Comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes
-Comprehensive knowledge of the success or failure rate of the procurement division of the hospital
-Leads the Adverse Events and Clinical Monitoring Committees
-Monitors the 6 monthly patient Satisfaction Surveys
-Manages a system that ensures quality in Laboratory and radiology results
-Comprehensive knowledge of the relevant standards promulgated by local, National and International bodies as well as all existing guidelines, laws and regulations
-Comprehensive knowledge of workplace hazards and mitigating circumstances
-Comprehensive knowledge of the necessary training  required by staff to perform their duties appropriately
-The ability to identify areas of expertise that consultants would better provide to enhance local existing knowledge
-Ensures that inspections of the work place are conducted regularly , accompanied by the relevant remedial actions
-Has the ability and authority to ensure that remedial actions that require expensive/ extensive structural changes are accomplished
-Has access to and control over an adequate budget
-Has oversight of the risk factors related to financial management
-Has oversight of the risk factors related to Pharmacy, Radiology, Laboratory, Operating Theatres and Critical Care Units etc.,
-Appraisals and the setting of objectives for Division staff conducted to enable them to achieve optimal effectiveness and to understand their contribution to the Service and Hospital.
-Appropriate induction programs available and utilized for all new staff within the Service.
-Relevant clinical based teaching programmers in place and accurate training records maintained.
-Relevant training and professional education received by all staff.
-Staff attendance assured and training provided where appropriate on mandatory training sessions
-Attendance monitored via mandatory registers
Comprehensive knowledge of the disease profiles prevalent in the surrounding district
-Comprehensive awareness of the International Patient Safety Goals and their purpose to keep patients safe in the hospital
-Has oversight of the development of all guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure  the patient receive quality care in a safe environment
-Ensures that all patients receive adequate training/information on the condition and how to manage it once discharged
-Monitors the ordering and purchase of all medications, radioactive materials,  and the storage , prescription and administration of these.

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How to Apply: Join us and take on the challenge to provide Patient Cantered Care.

Qualified candidates should send their cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic credentials, National ID, Recommendation letter from previous employer and criminal record to the above mentioned links by September 26nd 2023.

KFH Rwanda is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive Total Rewards Program.

Dr. ZERIHUN ABEBE

Chief Executive Officer

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