Chief Quality & Safety Officer (CQSO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Quality and Safety Officer (CQSO) to lead its enterprise-wide quality, safety, and performance improvement strategy. The CQSO will be a key figure in driving the standardization of care, elevating quality, and enhancing patient and staff safety. This role is pivotal in inspiring a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence, and the successful candidate will work in close partnership with clinical and operational leadership to achieve these goals. Responsibilities include direct oversight of quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical performance, with a focus on establishing clear accountability for outcomes and leading initiatives to reduce variation in care and strengthen clinical processes. The ideal candidate for the CQSO position at the company will be a visible, collaborative, and highly credible leader with a strong track record in quality, patient safety, and clinical performance within a complex health system environment. A disciplined, data-driven approach to improvement is essential, as is the ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups and lead through change. The role also involves developing and mentoring a high-performing quality and safety team, with an emphasis on accountability, transparency, and continuous learning. The CQSO will be instrumental in enhancing the patient experience, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and will play a central role in the organization's mission to improve the health and safety of the communities it serves.