Director of Quality, IP & Accreditation | Flagship Hospital | Nonprofit Health System | Albany, Georgia

Galileo Search is proud to partner exclusively with Phoebe Putney Health System in Albany, Georgia, to identify an accomplished healthcare leader to serve as Director of Quality, Infection Prevention & Accreditation and help shape the future of quality and patient safety across the system.

Phoebe Putney serves as a major healthcare resource for Southwest Georgia, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and communities throughout the region.

For a leader who enjoys building strong teams, fostering collaboration, and driving lasting organizational change, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact while developing a rewarding long-term career.

Albany, Georgia

Known as “The Good Life City,” Albany, Georgia, offers an appealing combination of Southern hospitality, affordable living, and modern amenities. Located along the scenic Flint River in Southwest Georgia, approximately 150 miles south of Atlanta, Albany is a regional hub for healthcare, business, education, and culture.

This highly visible leadership opportunity offers the chance to influence systemwide quality strategy, advance patient safety, strengthen infection prevention, and drive continuous improvement across a respected regional health system.

Reporting to an engaged and collaborative System Chief Quality Officer, you will partner with executive leadership, physicians, and operational teams to strengthen organizational performance, regulatory readiness, and a culture of high reliability.

We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking healthcare leader who combines strong technical expertise with exceptional relationship-building, communication, and team development skills.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Quality Improvement, Infection Prevention, Accreditation, and Regulatory Readiness initiatives
• Advance patient safety, quality outcomes, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Maintain ongoing survey readiness within a DNV-accredited environment
• Partner with executive, physician, and operational leaders to translate strategic priorities into measurable results
• Strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, physician engagement, and data-informed decision-making
• Develop and mentor teams while enhancing processes, infrastructure, and organizational capabilities
• Drive sustainable improvements in regulatory compliance, clinical quality, and organizational performance

The opportunity offers a highly competitive executive package, including:

• Competitive base salary
• Executive bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive relocation assistance
• Outstanding benefits package
• Long-term career growth within a stable, mission-driven health system

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred
• Demonstrated success in hospital-based Quality, Regulatory, Accreditation, and Infection Prevention
• Experience in a DNV, Joint Commission, or comparable regulatory environment
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) a plus
• Calm, confident, and steady leadership presence
• Coaching mindset with the ability to develop, upskill, and mentor staff
• Innovative, forward-thinking, and skilled in operational redesign and process improvement
• Strong communication skills and the ability to elevate the visibility and influence of the Quality department
• Collaborative partner who can bridge organizational silos, build trust, and foster alignment across teams

If you are an experienced healthcare quality leader interested in shaping the future of quality, patient safety, infection prevention, and accreditation, we welcome a conversation. All inquiries will be handled with the utmost confidentiality.

Please apply directly, via our website, or to learn more, contact:

Kimberly Lovejoy
Associate Director/Exclusive Client Agent
Direct line & text: 470.333.9046
klovejoy@galileosearch.com

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