Assistant Manager/ Senior Executive (Human Factor & Ergonomic Office)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a professional to join their Human Factor and Ergonomics team. You will enhance patient safety by integrating human factors principles into healthcare systems. Key responsibilities include identifying risks, developing solutions, and conducting usability studies. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree and at least 4 years of experience. A master's degree and experience in healthcare management is an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in human factors and ergonomics.
• Experience in healthcare management or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential risks and safety issues in healthcare processes.
• Develop and implement solutions to enhance patient safety.
• Monitor and evaluate impact of human factors interventions.

Skills

Risk analysis

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Usability studies

Human-centered design principles

Education

Degree in Human Factors Engineering or related fields

Master's degree (advantage)

Job description

You will be part of the Human Factor and Ergonomics (OHFE) team with a focus on the integration of human factors and ergonomics principles into the healthcare systems, processes, and technologies. The goal is to enhance patient safety, improve the quality of care, and optimize healthcare delivery systems and practices.

You will collaborate with various stakeholders in implementing human factors improvements throughout the healthcare system in SGH. Your job duties include:

• Identify and analyse potential risks and safety issues in healthcare processes and technologies

• Work with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions to enhance patient safety

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of human factors & ergonomics interventions on patient safety outcomes

• Conduct assessment and evaluation of healthcare systems, devices and technologies

• Apply human-centered design principles to improve the user experience for both healthcare professionals and patients

• Conduct usability studies on Human-Computer user interface and user experience to derive research understanding

• Develop and deliver training programs on human factors & ergonomics principles for healthcare staff
  

Requirements

• Degree in related fields (including Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Systems Design Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, Industrial Design) or healthcare related disciplines with at least 4 years of relevant work experience

• Master degree in related fields will be an advantage

• Experience in healthcare management/ project management is preferred