CALL FOR RECRUITMENT OF SURVEYORS FOR
NATIONAL ACCREDITATION OF HOSPITALS
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health is looking to select national surveyors for hospital accreditation surveys of public and private healthcare organizations as per the following tasks:
Preparation of on-site survey based on the organization’s self-assessment report
On-site Survey
Validation of the self-assessment report through on site assessments using advanced survey methodologies
Compliance of the hospital to the accreditation standards
Provide constructive feedback to the hospitals on improvement
Provide visit report containing proposals for accreditation decisions
Application procedure
Interested / eligible candidates should submit a completed application file (French or English) to accreditation@moph.gov.lb by November 20th.
Only applications that are submitted to this email will be reviewed.
An application file must include the following:
professional background
professional career for the last 5 years
demonstrated involvement in quality management and risk management
A detailed cover letter,
A complete CV,
A complete list of titles and achievements carried out in the field of quality management,
Two recommendation letters from recognized people in the health system / employers
Interviews will only be conducted for preselected candidates, during the week of December 11th.
Profile of Surveyors
Surveyors will be recruited from multidisciplinary healthcare professional backgrounds:
Managers (head of organization, executive officer, etc.)
Medical Doctors and Nurses
Paramedical staff (care staff, medical and technical staff, etc.)
Other professionals (quality officers, engineers, pharmacists, etc.)
Required Competencies and Skills
Surveyors must meet the following criteria:
Currently working or have worked in a hospital for 5 years, among which 2 years during the last 5 years.
Advanced and hands on Knowledge and experience in accreditation and quality
Holding an advanced education degree in healthcare field
Involvement in cross-cutting responsibilities related to hospitals’ functioning
Flexibility to commute in different regions in Lebanon
High sense of responsibility, impartiality and ethics
Strong sense of listening and ability to communicate effectively
Not working (or have worked) for any consultancy firms, particularly the ones that provides education, accreditation and consultancy services for hospitals in the field of quality and safety
Proficiency in languages (English, French and Arabic)
Good writing skills
Responsibilities and Commitment
Enroll in a training program (around 8 days); theoretical sessions during 5 days and on-site survey during 3 days, organized during the first quarter of 2018. The fees of the training should be covered by the participants.
Pass the exam at the end of the training
Comply with the accreditation procedure
Be available for a (maximum) of 3 audits per year (between 9 to 15 days per year)
Act ethically
Abide by the surveyor’s code of conduct:
Ability to listen to others
Avoid conflict of interest
Act professionally
Respect confidentiality
Develop the necessary skills related to the missions
Allowances
At the end of the mission, the surveyor will receive a daily allowance. The details will be shared during the interviews.