Quality and Governance Specialist

About the role

The Quality and Governance Specialist ensures high standards of quality, compliance and governance within KAUST Health. The role develops and oversees clinical quality assurance initiatives and frameworks, ensures adherence to regulatory standards, works across departments to promote best practices and maintain accreditation, and keeps medical service records compliant with regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Help develop quality and governance frameworks, policies and procedures aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.
• Support regular audits and performance assessments, using findings to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyse data and trends to identify non-compliance and risks, and execute mitigation plans.
• Monitor compliance with accreditation standards such as JCI, CBAHI and others, and support departments in implementing them.
• Support medical fit-for-relocation applications and work with the Occupational Health Specialist on occupational health matters.
• Take part in clinical quality assurance, including patient safety programs, patient safety walks and safety culture surveys, and support quality KPI audit and validation.
• Guide staff on investigations and root cause analysis, and support the Medical Referral Committee, including high-risk pregnancy accommodations.
• Monitor the Occurrence Variance Report process, advise on medical equipment and instruments, and carry out ad-hoc duties assigned by the Quality and Governance Manager.

Required profile

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school, or a bachelor's degree in a medical specialty or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance, governance or a related function.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience, ideally including 3 years in quality and governance in a healthcare setting, preferably in Saudi Arabia.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, CBAHI) and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience in audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications are made through the recruiter Eram Talent.