ASSOCIATION is a voluntary organisation committed to the delivery of
life enhancing services and supports, responding to needs, wishes and
choices of people with an intellectual disability, connected to
support networks in their communities.
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WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION
POST: QUALITY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER
CONTRACT: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME (**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** HRS PER WEEK)
LOCATION: OLD MONASTERY, PORT ROAD, KILLARNEY, CO. KERRY
THE QUALITY & COMPLIANCE MANAGER WILL IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE THE QUALITY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION AND LEAD
THE COMPLIANCE FUNCTION IN LINE WITH REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS,
LEGISLATION AND INTERNAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Manage, lead and develop the quality, accreditation and compliance
function, including but not limited to HIQA, New Directions, FOI &
Data Protection.
* Oversee safe and effective provision of services and working
environment, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation
and Quality standards, as well as identifying indicators/outcomes and
areas in need of development and improvement.
* Drive a continuous programme of quality improvement within the
organisation in line with regulatory and practice requirements.
* Management and co-ordination of Risk Management.
* Keep up-to-date with the current issues, developments and best
practice in the Quality arena.
* Lead and coordinate policy and procedure development in
conjunction with the Associations Policy Advisory Group.
* Ensure that all KPFA policies and procedures are being adhered to,
particularly those relating to Health and Safety, Adult Protection,
Dignity, Respect and Equality in the Workplace, Quality & Safety, Code
of Practice of Employees and Confidentiality.
* Be familiar with and adhere to KPFA Safety Statement, Trust in
Care policy, Dignity, Respect and Equality in the Workplace policy,
Children First, Client Protection, National Quality Standards, Code of
Standards and Behaviour for Employees working in KPFA and all other
organisation?s operational and quality procedures and guidelines.
* This list is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be
amended to meet the changing requirements of the Association.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Relevant 3rd level qualification in Quality/Safety/Risk management
or related field.
* 3 years? experience in at least one of the disciplines noted or
relevant experience that can be evidenced.
* Disability sector experience an advantage but not essential.
* Experience in implementing quality, safety and risk management
policies and procedures and systems.
* Understanding of Risk Management, its concepts and experience of
delivery of a programme either as a leader or as part of a team.
* Understanding of GDPR requirements, its implications and where
possible engagement in a data protection project in the past two
years.
* Experience of supporting, developing and empowering staff in
improving services.
* Experience in implementing quality, safety and risk management
policies and procedures and systems.
* Experience of working within and implementing change programmes.
* A full drivers licence with access to a car insured for business
purposes.
_*PLEASE NOTE, THE ABOVE ROSTER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO THE
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SERVICE*._
FOR INFORMAL QUERIES, PLEASE CONTACT THE HR DEPARTMENT AT **APPLY ON
THE WEBSITE** OR BY EMAIL TO **Apply on the website** OR **Apply on
the website**
IN ORDER TO APPLY, A CV AND COVER LETTER MUST BE SUBMITTED BY EMAIL
ONLY TO **Apply on the website** OR **Apply on the website** BY 5PM,
WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF MAY, **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_KERRY PARENTS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
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