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Work History
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Certification
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Aseel Al-Najar

Aseel Al-Najar

Amman- Jordan

Summary

Industrial Engineer with six years of experience managing quality improvement projects and leading KPI development and analysis in healthcare. Proficient in Lean, Six Sigma, and PDCA methodologies to optimize operations, enhance patient care, and ensure accreditation compliance. Strong analytical and leadership skills, with a proven track record of delivering data-driven, sustainable improvements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Performance Improvement Coordinator

The Specialty Hospital
Amman
08.2019 - Current

Performance Measurement and Analysis

  • Design and implement a hospital-wide KPI framework covering over 200 clinical and administrative metrics.
  • Develop customized data collection tools, and standardize reporting processes.
  • Conduct comprehensive data analyses to identify trends, outliers, and improvement opportunities.
  • Prepare and present monthly performance reports to department heads and executive leadership, as well as quarterly reports to the governing entity.

Quality Improvement Leadership

Lead 15+ improvement initiatives across clinical and operational areas, managing the full project lifecycle:

  • Initiation: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and success metrics.
  • Execution: Apply targeted improvement methodologies:
  • FOCUS-PDCA: Stroke program – reduced treatment time by 71%.
  • Lean/5S: Sterilization process – achieved JD 36K in annual savings.
  • DMAIC: Operating room experience – improved patient satisfaction by 31%.
  • Risk Reduction: Utilize FMEA to mitigate critical process risks, achieving a 57% reduction in RPN.
  • Sustainability: Establish follow-up mechanisms, including KPI tracking dashboards, staff retraining, and standard work documentation.

Accreditation and Compliance

  • Spearheaded preparation efforts for JCI, JCI-CCPC, ISO, AHA, and HCAC accreditation surveys.
  • Conduct internal audits and daily quality rounds to ensure ongoing compliance.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on quality standards to 100+ staff members.

Committee Leadership

  • Coordinate meetings for the Quality & Patient Safety Committee, and the Complaints and Suggestions Committee.
  • Prepare agendas, presentations, and minutes; track action items, and follow-up activities.

Education

B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering

Hashemite University
Jordan
01.2018

High School - Scientific Stream

Um-Salama School
Jordan
01.2014

Skills

Technical Skills:

  • KPI Framework Development & Management (200 metrics)
  • Quality & Risk Methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, FOCUS-PDCA, 5S, RCA, FMEA, Risk Matrix
  • Data Analysis & Visualization: Advanced Excel (PivotTables, Macros), Power BI, Statistical Analysis
  • Process Mapping & Optimization
  • Accreditation Standards: JCI, JCI-CCPC, ISO (9001, 14001, 45001, 22000), HCAC (Hospital, BIU, BFH), AHA

Leadership & Soft Skills:

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Time Management & Prioritization
  • Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Executive Communication & Reporting
  • Training & Development
  • Adaptability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making

Certification

  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) preparation course
  • Advanced Excel for data analysis
  • Leadership and management training
  • Balanced Scorecard strategic planning
  • Linking risk management with TQM
  • ISO 22000 requirements
  • Smarter improvement - developing skills and knowledge for effective QI
  • QAPS training on POCQI methodology – USAID
  • Facility-based toolkit for cesarean section reduction - USAID
  • A mechanism for collecting data, indicators, and electronic forms workshop
  • PowerPoint Presentation-Design PowerPoint Slides

Accomplishments

  • Golden Shield – Quality Harvest Competition 2023 led and presented a project enhancing OR patient experience via innovative technology
  • Bronze Shield – Quality Harvest Competition 2021 coordinated a project sustaining oxygen supply during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Bronze Shield – Quality Harvest Competition 2020 coordinated the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative
  • Played a key role in supporting 5+ successful international accreditation surveys through preparation and compliance activities

Conferences & Forums Attended

  • HCAC 5th, 6th, and 7th Quality Healthcare Conferences and Exhibitions – Jordan
  • International Healthcare Travel Forum (IHTF) – Jordan (November 19th-21st, 2022)

Languages

Arabic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Performance Improvement Coordinator

The Specialty Hospital
08.2019 - Current

B.Sc. - Industrial Engineering

Hashemite University

High School - Scientific Stream

Um-Salama School
Aseel Al-Najar