Founded in 1985, ISQua is a leading international organization that strives to improve the quality of healthcare and patient safety on a global scale.

Through collaboration, education, research, and innovation, we aim to foster a culture of excellence in healthcare organizations and systems.

Our work encompasses various activities, including education, consultancy/advisory services, and initiatives targeted at Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). Our international conference is an annual milestone for the quality community.

ISQua is a not-for-profit organisation and a charity, registered and incorporated in Ireland.

It is a member-based organisation made up of both members representing institutions active in the quality of healthcare and patient safety community and individuals active in the area.

The ISQua Board comprises directors elected by the members and appointed following an appointment process.

Successful candidates will be appointed members of the Board.

All Board members are volunteers, and there is no payment for participation in the ISQua Board.

As an ISQua Board Member, you will play a vital role in providing strategic guidance and oversight to our organization.

You will be required to attend Board meetings remotely, with up to two Board meetings held in person each year. Expenses to attend the Board meetings will be covered in accordance with ISQua’s relevant policies.

The term of office is three years, and appointed members can reapply for a consecutive second term.

As an ISQua Board member, you will also become a member and Board Member of ISQua EEA which manages and delivers ISQua’s International Accreditation Programme and Standards Recognition Programme.

We are looking for Board members who can add to the Board’s experience and expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Inspiring Change: ISQua operates under the tagline Network – Knowledge – Voice – Action. We must be able to inspire and engage members, stakeholders, and other participants in our present activities to take action independently.
2. Strengthening Education: Collaborate with fellow Board Members to enhance our educational initiatives.
3. Global Perspective: Offer strategic advice to meet the unique needs of healthcare systems in LMICs, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in quality and patient safety initiatives.
4. Advisory Services: To support ISQua's consultancy and advisory services, ensuring they remain effective and impactful.

We are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:

1. Skills and Expertise: Candidates with backgrounds in quality and patient safety are preferred. Expertise in board work, executive management and corporate governance is desirable but not mandatory.
2. Geographic Diversity: Candidates from all countries will be considered. By Irish legislation, at least two Board Members must be Irish residents; these will be found among the members that will be appointed.

Persons who are not currently members of ISQua can be nominated but must – as is the case for all nominees – be supported by two ISQua members in good standing.

To be considered for an appointed position on the ISQua Board, please complete the application form, including the named nominators who must be ISQua Members in good standing.

If appointed to the Board you must join ISQua as a member.

Applications should be submitted by 24th October 2023.  Successful candidates will take up their appointment (subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting) on 17^th January 2024.

ISQua is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion on its Board and welcomes nominations from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, or age.

Join us in shaping the future of quality and patient safety worldwide. Together, we can make a significant and lasting impact on global healthcare standards.

If you have any questions or queries regarding process please contact BoardNominations@isqua.org.

Nominators must be current ISQua Members (Individual or Institutional) in good standing.

Please note that only the Institutional Member Representative can act as a nominator on behalf of an Institutional Member.

Current ISQua Board Members are barred from acting as nominators due to the conflict of interest. 

ISQua Members cannot act as nominators for themselves.

A list of all current members can be found in our People Directory in our Community Dashboard. Please note that access to the directory is only available to Individual and Institutional Members.