Patient Safety Coordinator at Reddington Hospital

About the Role

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to advance healthcare quality and patient safety within a hospital setting. The role often serves as a steppingstone to higher positions in quality management and clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in designing multidisciplinary processes for Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and facilitate multidisciplinary teams to enhance effectiveness
• Contribute to improving organisational systems for performance and risk management
• Complete quality reviews and studies for presentation to committees
• Support systems for implementing Clinical Safety (CS) and Risk Management (RM) Plans
• Develop statistical reports and conduct data analysis for the QI cycle
• Act on various hospital committees, including clinical governance, to provide support and knowledge on QA, RM, and CS
• Review sentinel events and near-misses with medical staff; conduct case summaries and prepare reports for Quality Management (QM) or RM
• Coordinate thorough analyses and ensure timely follow-up on incidents and events, supporting peer reviews and Professional Practice Evaluations
• Recommend changes based on evaluation results and implement initiatives to assess the need for change
• Analyse reports from the Patient Safety Event Reporting program and collaborate on investigations
• Manage follow-up responses to third parties and patient grievances
• Support the Occupational Health Nurse in achieving compliance with safety regulations
• Assist in staff education on QM, CS, and RM topics
• Collaborate with the Regulatory Compliance Officer to meet regulatory requirements
• Manage and report data from the event reporting system and other sources

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and job stability
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans
• Paid time off and professional development support
• Ongoing education around safety protocols, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement to keep your skills sharp and relevant
• Skill development in leadership, regulatory compliance, and data-driven decision making
• Clear career progression opportunities

Location

Lagos, Nigeria