Director Clinical Governance📣 إعلان

About the Role

Bupa Arabia is seeking a Director - Clinical Governance to lead the Clinical Governance function in Jeddah. This full-time role is responsible for ensuring the organization's commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The Director will develop and implement a comprehensive clinical governance framework, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and risk management within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the vision and goals for Clinical Governance, Medical Quality, Patient Safety, Clinical Risk, and Accreditation.
• Develop and implement strategic and operational plans for the Clinical Governance function, including budget planning.
• Establish governance policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Develop and maintain the Clinical Risk Register, ensuring mitigation actions are in place and escalating patient safety risks to leadership.
• Lead audits of compliance with MOH and regulatory clinical standards and guidelines.
• Oversee the organization's Clinical Guidelines Program, ensuring the development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement of evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and analyses of clinical practices and operational procedures.
• Develop and maintain systems for incident reporting and the capture of learning outcomes.
• Lead initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and clinical outcomes, collaborating with clinical staff to implement quality improvement strategies.
• Foster effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities and accreditation bodies.
• Set performance goals for team members, manage annual performance evaluations, and monitor adherence to policies and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical governance, patient safety, and risk management.
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive clinical governance frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory compliance for healthcare authorities and accreditation bodies (*, CBAHI, JCI).
• Strong analytical skills for qualitative and quantitative data related to governance and clinical audit projects.

Skills and Competencies

• Strategic planning and operational management capabilities.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proficiency in conducting risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies.
• Ability to design and lead quality improvement initiatives.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, requiring collaboration with various internal departments and external regulatory bodies to ensure high standards of patient care and compliance.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.