Senior Quality Management Officer (Standards Development) (GMG/SEG 4)

JOB PURPOSE

Under the leadership and direction of the Senior Director –Health Infrastructure Standards & Quality Management, the Senior Quality Management Officer (Standards Development) is responsible for managing the strategic and authoritative development and maintenance of systematic and evidence-based health infrastructure standards and guidelines that aligns with acceptable global standards, to ensure a robust and efficient healthcare system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Manages research and analysis studies regarding the development of health infrastructure standards and guidelines to encourage consistency and alignment with industry best practices;
• Manages and provides expert advice and reports on health infrastructure standards and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders;
• Prepares health infrastructure policy documents, guidelines, pamphlets and brochures relating to environmental health matters;
• Contributes new ideas and innovative ways of working to assist with the development and maintenance of systems, policies and processes impacting health infrastructure planning and management;
• Manages the development and implementation of compliance and regulatory standards relating to health infrastructure development and maintenance ensuring that service delivery complies with all relevant legislation and global standards;
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with industry professionals and stakeholders to drive innovation across the industry and develop collaborative partnerships;
• Manages and reviews investigations of breaches to standards and ensure consistent, confidential, transparent and procedurally fair processes are observed;

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Sciences, Health Technology or equivalent discipline;
• Three (3) years’ experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Management in the development and maintenance of infrastructure systems or a related area.

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.