Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-03 Ref. JB1321869

Manager of Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Qatar Foundation

Job Purpose

Ensure that Quality Management Systems are adequately maintained and continuous improvements are implemented in QF.

Key Result Areas:

- Co-ordinate with the various QF HQ departments to ensure awareness and understanding of the Quality Management System.
- Plan and co-ordinate Quality internal audits as required.
- Ensure that Quality internal audit findings and recommendations are rectified and implemented.
- Apprise management of Quality audit findings and corrective actions taken.
- Ensure that the procedures and processes prescribed by the Quality management system are in place and implemented.
- Arrange for ISO 9001-2000 awareness training and further refresher training as needed.
- Review the Quality management system periodically to assess continued suitability and areas of possible improvement.
- Co-ordinate and plan work of external parties such as Quality consultants and ISO Certification bodies.
- Plan and co-ordinate gap analysis exercises and provide advice on bridging the gap.
- Supervise and direct Quality section staff reporting to this position and ensure the timely and accurate completion of quality projects and tasks.
- Maintain electronic database of work flows and procedures.
- Coordinate improvement activities with the BPI Directorate when needed.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

- Bachelor Degree in Quality Management or Business Administrator or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years experience required in similar position.
- Excellent knowledge of QMS, OHS and EMS and other associated Quality systems.
- Training in Quality related fields are advantageous.
- Auditor certification is advantageous.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office.

Company Profile

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a private, chartered, nonprofit organization, founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. Guided by the principle that a nation's greatest resource is the potential of its people, Qatar Foundation aims to develop that potential through a network of centers devoted to progressive education, research and community welfare.