Why Direct Relief
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedDelivers essential medicines and medical supplies to locally-run healthcare facilities worldwide to support people affected by poverty and emergency situations.
- Community health - Direct Relief, through its community health initiatives, equips health professionals in low-resource settings with the medical resources they need to diagnose, treat, and care for their patients - regardless of ability to pay. In the fiscal year…$1.09B spent in FY2024
- Disaster response - Direct Relief, through its disaster response programs, addresses the needs of vulnerable communities before disasters strike by pre positioning emergency medical materials with healthcare facilities in areas at risk from natural disasters. When disasters occur, Direct Relief…$616.7M spent in FY2024
- Disease prevention and treatment - to alleviate the disease burden in providers to assess immediate needs, understand the situation, and respond quickly and precisely. Direct relief's efforts are always in response to specific requests from local partners and in accordance…$579.7M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAbout us : Direct Relief is a medical aid nonprofit, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay. Since its founding in 1948 by refugees of WWII, Direct Relief has grown to become one of the country's most effective humanitarian assistance organizations.
Its work earns broad recognition from independent charity rating agencies, including a 100% fundraising efficiency rating from Forbes, a top ranking by Charity Navigator, and a spot in Fast Company’s list of “the world’s most innovative nonprofits.” Direct Relief’s impact throughout the world is the result of its dedicated and compassionate people, each of whom plays a critical role in advancing the organization's mission.
Summary
The Quality Specialist will support the day-to-day execution of the organization’s quality program through discrepancy investigations, CAPA administration and management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Qualitiy Specialist works cross-functionally to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve business processes.
Responsibilities
Discrepancy Investigations Lead discrepancy and quality event investigations Facilitate root cause analysis activities using appropriate quality tools Develop and track Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) Verify completion and effectiveness of CAPAs Support data review and trend analysis Quality Management System (QMS) Support the implementation of new QMS modules and workflows Support the development of quality-related procedures and training resources Participate in cross-functional document and training updates, as they relate to investigation findings and CAPAs Continuous Improvement Collaborate with teams to identify and support continuous improvement initiatives, including process development.
Support the development and management of supplier qualification procedures in collaboration with cross-functional teams Participate in supplier and other quality audits Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of experience in Quality or related discipline Experience with investigations, CAPAs, and Quality Management Systems (MasterControl preferred) Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement tools is preferred Good working business process knowledge of supply chain operations, including procurement, warehouse operations, and order fulfillment Skills: Proficient in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint Knowledge of FDA-regulated environments, GDP, and quality systems Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Collaborative working style with a commitment to high standards of professionalism and integrity Must have US work authorization to be considered for role.
Sponsorship not available.
About Direct Relief
From its Form 990- Budget $2.40B · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security
- Staff 117 · founded 1948
- Pays its leaders $261K–$1.0M (8 reported)
- Open jobs 3 · Jobs at Direct Relief · Full 990 report