Assistant Quality Officer (Corniche Hospital)

SEHA - Abu Dhabi Health Services Co. is hiring an Assistant Quality Officer to join Corniche Hospital in Abu Dhabi. This position supports quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, policy management, accreditation, and regulatory compliance across SEHA Corporate and its regional healthcare facilities. The role entails assisting in the design, execution, and evaluation of quality systems and processes in close coordination with cross-functional teams to maintain top accreditation standards, foster a robust safety culture, conduct risk assessments, and drive operational excellence.

• Assist in designing, implementing, and monitoring standardized policy management processes across SEHA Corporate and healthcare regions. • Support organizational structures and workflows needed for effective process deployment. • Facilitate stakeholder communication plans across regional operations. • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure adherence to accreditation and certification standards. • Participate in onsite survey operations and execute targeted improvement initiatives based on findings. • Help implement the organization-wide safety culture framework, regional surveys, and improvement programs. • Contribute to the standardization and awareness of critical policies and clinical quality practices. • Support delivery of Quality and Patient Safety training in alignment with corporate guidelines. • Cultivate strong professional relationships with internal departments, patients, and external suppliers. • Verify systems, policies, and procedures satisfy audit and service standards, introducing enhancements when necessary. • Assist CQI leadership during committee meetings, taskforces, and regional briefings. • Conduct risk assessments on departmental tasks and workflows. • Compile written reports, conduct presentations, and escalate critical issues to the CQI Team Manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in a medical, clinical, healthcare quality, or relevant discipline. • 2–4 years of experience focused on healthcare quality, excellence, safety, or compliance in a comprehensive tertiary healthcare setting. • Sound understanding of clinical quality frameworks, patient safety protocols, and good clinical practices. • Demonstrated administration, management, or leadership capabilities. • Knowledge of statutory regulations and guidelines governing clinical operations. • Proven ability in strategic planning, process implementation, and data-driven analysis. • Prior experience in a major healthcare facility is advantageous. • Master’s degree in a relevant medical, clinical, or quality management field is preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in a medical, clinical, quality or relevant health-related field (Master’s degree preferred).