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Patient Safety Officer (1 Position)

Organization: Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania (AKHST)
Location: Dar es Salaam
Reporting to: Operations Manager
Application Deadline: 11 May 2026

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About the Organization

Aga Khan Health Service Tanzania is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) and operates the Aga Khan Hospital Dar es Salaam, a leading tertiary care, referral, and teaching hospital.

Key Highlights

• Expanded to a 170-bed ultramodern facility (Phase II completed in 2018)
• JCI-accredited, meeting international healthcare quality standards
• Teaching site for Aga Khan University (postgraduate medical programs)
• Accredited internship site
• Growing network of outreach clinics (19 operational, targeting 35 nationwide)

Core Clinical Services

• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Neurosciences
• Orthopaedics & Trauma
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Critical Care
• Women & Child Health

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Position Summary

The Patient Safety Officer is responsible for:

• Strengthening a patient safety culture
• Promoting patient-centered care
• Reducing clinical risks and adverse outcomes
• Supporting continuous quality improvement across the hospital

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Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Joint Commission International (JCI) standards
  • SafeCare and internal hospital policies
• Implement and monitor International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG)
• Conduct:
  • Internal clinical audits
  • External audit participation
• Participate in:
  • Mortality and morbidity reviews
  • Clinical policy development
• Provide:
  • Training and mentorship on patient safety standards
  • Support during CME & CNE sessions
• Prepare:
  • Monthly & quarterly IPSG reports
  • Patient safety data validation
• Lead and coordinate:
  • Incident reviews
  • Root cause analyses (e.g., falls, pressure ulcers)
• Monitor:
  • Patient transfers and ambulance services (audits)
• Conduct:
  • Chart audits
  • Clinical documentation reviews
• Support improvements in clinical systems and patient outcomes
• Assist in JCI accreditation processes and quality initiatives

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Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (required)
• Valid license with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC)
• Minimum 2 years’ clinical experience in a hospital setting
• Background in:
  • Health Management
  • Public Health (advantage)

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of:
  • Patient safety standards
  • Clinical audit processes
• Ability to:
  • Analyze clinical data
  • Identify risks and solutions
• Strong:
  • Communication skills
  • Training and mentoring ability
• High level of:
  • Attention to detail
  • Professionalism
  • Accountability

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Why Join AKHST?

• Work in a JCI-accredited, world-class hospital
• Contribute to life-saving patient safety initiatives
• Be part of a leading healthcare and teaching institution
• Opportunity to support continuous quality improvement in healthcare

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Equal Opportunity Statement

AKHST is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all:

• Backgrounds
• Genders
• Abilities

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Environmental Commitment

AKHST is committed to:

• Reducing environmental impact
• Achieving net-zero carbon operations by 2030
• Encouraging staff participation in sustainability initiatives

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How to Apply

📧 Submit:

• Application letter
• CV
• Academic certificates

Email: hr@akhst.org
Subject Line: Patient Safety Officer

📅 Deadline: End of day, Sunday, 11 May 2026
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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