Zainab Albaher

Driven and accomplished Healthcare Professional with dual academic backgrounds in Respiratory Therapy (BSc) and Healthcare Administration (MSc), complemented by over 6 years of clinical and quality-focused healthcare experience. Adept at managing patient care, leading quality improvement initiatives, and aligning operations with accreditation standards (CBAHI, JCI). Passionate about transforming healthcare delivery through data-driven decision-making, project management, and collaborative leadership.

Highly skilled in research, training, and cross-functional coordination, with a proven record of publishing academic work and mentoring junior professionals.

Quality Officer - Magrabi Group of Hospitals - Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

(2025-03)

• Monitor and evaluate compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards including CBAHI.
• Conduct internal audits, coordinate department readiness for inspections, and manage KPI tracking.
• Lead continuous improvement meetings and implement action plans to close performance gaps.
• Collaborate across departments to revise procedures and enhance patient safety outcomes.

Quality Specialist - Tadawi General Hospital - Dammam

(2023-08 - 2025-02)

• Directed hospital-wide quality and patient safety programs.
• Supported clinical and administrative teams in improving service delivery using data analytics.
• Trained over 5 interns from public health backgrounds on quality fundamentals.
• Facilitated documentation and survey readiness for accreditation.

Respiratory Therapist - King Faisal General Hospital, Al-Hofuf (Ministry of Health) - Al-Hofuf

(2019-08 - 2022-07)

• Delivered respiratory therapy in ICU, emergency, and COVID-19 isolation units.
• Operated ventilators, managed oxygen therapy, and assessed treatment outcomes.
• Played a critical role during COVID-19 pandemic in managing high-risk cases.
• Ensured adherence to clinical guidelines and participated in care team meetings.

Respiratory Therapist - Al Mana General Hospitals - Dammam

(2017-04 - 2019-07)

• Performed respiratory assessments, administered treatments, and educated patients.
• Managed ventilatory support and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for patient recovery.
• Maintained detailed documentation and followed infection control protocols.

Master of Healthcare Administration - Healthcare Administration - Saudi Electronic University in collaboration with Colorado State University Global (2023)

Bachelor of Respiratory Care - Respiratory Care - Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (2015)