Risk / Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Location: Dubai, UAE
 Sector: Government Healthcare
Employment Type: Full-Time
Nationality: (Emirati)

About the Role

A leading Dubai Government Healthcare entity is seeking a highly motivated Risk / Quality Assurance Specialist to support organizational excellence, patient safety, risk management, and continuous quality improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to strengthen governance frameworks, monitor quality performance, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and identify operational, clinical, strategic, and compliance risks.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators and recommend improvement actions.
• Participate in internal audits, quality reviews, and accreditation activities.
• Investigate incidents, complaints, and non-conformities, and support corrective action plans.
• Develop and maintain risk registers, quality reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, and healthcare quality standards.
• Facilitate continuous improvement projects and initiatives across departments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote a culture of quality, safety, and risk awareness.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and relevant committees.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management, Quality Management, Nursing, Public Health, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CPHQ, ISO 9001, ISO 31000, Lean Six Sigma, CRMA, or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in quality assurance, risk management, healthcare governance, compliance, or related fields.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of healthcare quality standards, accreditation requirements, and risk management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Competencies

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Quality Improvement
• Patient Safety
• Compliance & Governance
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Internal Auditing
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement

What We Offer

Competitive government benefits package
Professional development and training opportunities
Collaborative and innovative work environment
Meaningful contribution to healthcare excellence
Career growth and development opportunities

Apply Now

If you are passionate about quality, patient safety, and risk management, we encourage you to apply through LinkedIn.