Quality Improvement Manager Job Description
Quality improvement managers typically create, implement and control processes related to products and services. For this reason, quality improvement management positions can be found in various career fields. These individuals work to create measurable improvements in all areas of corporate operation. Quality improvement managers may be self-directed or function in a supervisory role.
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Duties
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As a quality improvement manager you may be required to develop and implement action plans that address quality issues. Duties of a quality improvement manager may also include establishing and measuring standards in accordance with specified guidelines. Quality improvement managers also may apply communication strategies to identify and approve quality issues corporate-wide. This may include the preparation and maintenance of quality improvement reports. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to the role of a quality improvement manager.
Qualifications
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Most quality improvement manager roles require 3 to 5 years' experience in a related field. Experiential knowledge of quality improvement processes, strategic planning and policy development is preferred. Excellent oral and written skills are required to effectively communicate with all levels of staff. Potential quality improvement managers should possess the necessary skills required to champion quality through all organizational levels.
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Education
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Quality improvement managers are required to possess a bachelor's degree in a related field. Potential employers may require candidates to hold degrees in a specific field of study. All degrees must be conferred by an accredited college or university. There are instances where a master's or other advanced degree may be preferred but not required.
Industries
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Corporations are the leading recruiters of quality improvement managers. Other industries that have an increased need for this skill base are nonprofit organizations, hospitals and private practices. Industries with a lesser need for these skilled individuals are foundations, professional teams and religious organizations. This industry also has opportunities for individuals wishing to provide quality improvement management services as self-employed independent contractors.
Salary
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The average median salary for quality improvement managers varies by industry. Corporate-employed quality improvement managers earn on average about $65,000 yearly. Private practices and foundations' average yearly salaries are similar to the corporate environment. Those securing employment in a health field related to quality improvement may earn a slightly higher salary of $75,000. The lowest starting salary as a quality improvement manager is for school districts at $28,000. Individuals who chose to provide quality improvement services as independent contractors can potentially earn close to $59,000 yearly. Current average yearly salary figures for quality improvement managers were updated by payscale.com in March 2010.
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