Executive Director, Quality & Patient Safety Institute

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Cleveland Clinic Abu DhabiAbu Dhabi , United Arab EmiratesSummaryResponsible for oversight of quality measurement and improvement activities, and assuming a lead role in facilitating compliance with accreditation standards and licensing regulations, through assessment and monitoring of Nursing practices, processes and systems.Education / Qualification Required: EssentialBachelor���s degree in Nursing, or equivalent qualifications (minimum three (3) year curriculum) from an accredited programMaster���s degree in Nursing/ Healthcare/Management/ Administration field is required PreferredDoctorate degree in Nursing or Health Services Management Experience Post-Qualifications: EssentialMinimum fifteen (15) years of overall experience with a minimum of ten (10) years of clinical experience post qualification is required data resources managementMinimum five (5) years previous managerial experience is required with demonstrated knowledge and skills in nursing management PreferredInternational accreditation experience License:Valid and in a good standing License in current country of practice. Job Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluates, develops and coordinates implementation of core standards of care, policies and proceduresCollaborates with Nursing, Allied Health and physician leadership in strategic and operational planning programsEstablishes Nursing���s annual performance measurement and improvement plan in collaboration with Nursing LeadershipDevelops and implements quality monitoring and performance improvement activitiesMonitors and publishes metrics to reflect patient care quality effortsAnalyzes data to identify trends and opportunities for improvementEnsures that nursing and clinical practice is in accordance with the philosophy, standards and objectives of CCAD and reflective of current best practicesParticipates in activities related to JCI accreditation, HAAD licensure, Magnet designation and other external bodiesCoordinates participation in external quality/safety collaborative projectsServes as a resource within CCAD for Patient Safety issuesAssumes a leadership role for Nursing in operating models, supply, equipment and process standardizationOrganizes and facilitates performance improvement teamsAnalyzes patient satisfaction results and develops strategies for quality improvement.Obtains quality benchmarks through various sources including, but not limited to national quality associations, disease associations, specialty associations, and Cleveland Clinic institutesPerforms other duties as assigned.