Medical Quality Officer at Lagoon Hospitals

Job Summary:

• We're seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Quality Officer to join our quality assurance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety by developing, implementing, and monitoring quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Collate and analyze hospital data relevant to the Hospitals Clinical Scorecard and Medical Process Assurance Audits
• Develop strategies under the direction of the director of quality to improve the quality of data obtained
• Support audit compliance with standard operating procedures and policies
• Participate in the development of Hospital policies and procedures
• Participate in developing, implementing and maintaining mechanisms to track and evaluate the effectiveness of the quality assessment / performance improvement program
• Provide support towards preparation for regulatory surveys annually and JCI surveys every three years. 
• Function as a resource for staff trainings to ensure integration of hospital wide performance improvement initiatives. 
• Provide comprehensive orientation program for new employees as necessary and evidenced by the orientation schedules 
• Participate in your departmental quality improvement project 
• Comply with the use of Standard Operating Procedures and policies / adherence to quality standards.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy or related field.
• Proven experience in quality assurance or improvement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation standards.