Patient Safety Coordinator

The Candidate’s Duties and Responsibilities Participates in deg multidisciplinary processes for Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and facilitating multidisciplinary teams to enhance effectiveness. Contributes to improving organisational systems for performance and risk management. Completes quality reviews or studies for presentation to committees. Supports systems for implementing Clinical Safety (CS) and Risk Management (RM) Plans. Develops statistical reports and conducts data analysis for the QI cycle. Acts on various hospital committees, including clinical governance, to provide support and knowledge on QA, RM and CS. Reviews sentinel events and near-misses with medical staff and conducts case summaries and prepares reports for Quality Management (QM) or RM. Coordinates thorough analyses and ensures timely follow-up on incidents and events, supporting peer reviews and Professional Practice Evaluations. Recommends changes based on evaluation results and implements initiatives to assess the need for change. Analyses reports from the Patient Safety Event Reporting program and collaborates on investigations. Manages follow-up responses to third parties and patient grievances. Supports the Occupational Health Nurse in achieving compliance with safety regulations. Assists in staff education on QM, CS, and RM topics. Collaborates with the Regulatory Compliance Officer to meet regulatory requirements. Manages and reports data from the event reporting system and other sources. Perks of the Job: The role often serves as a steppingstone to higher positions Ongoing education around safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement, keeping their skills sharp and relevant. Job stability and Competitive Salary Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development support. Skill Development in Leadership, regulatory compliance and data-driven decision making. Qualification Requirements Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS or MBChB) - Must be a Medical Doctor. Proficiency in Microsoft packages, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and hospital management systems. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple/complex cases and work under pressure. Additional qualifications will be an advantage e.g CPPS, CPHRMP, MPH, FISQUA