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

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Singapore seeks an experienced professional to join their Human Factor and Ergonomics team. This role focuses on enhancing patient safety through the integration of ergonomics principles in healthcare systems. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, at least 4 years of experience, and is skilled in assessing healthcare processes and technologies. Responsibilities include analyzing risks, developing solutions, and delivering training programs.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors Engineering, Ergonomics, Systems Design Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or Industrial Design.
• At least 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in healthcare management or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse potential risks and safety issues in healthcare processes and technologies.
• Work with teams to develop and implement solutions for patient safety.
• Monitor and evaluate human factors interventions on patient safety outcomes.
• Conduct assessments of healthcare systems, devices, and technologies.
• Apply human-centered design principles to enhance user experience.
• Conduct usability studies on Human-Computer interfaces.
• Develop training programs on human factors and ergonomics.

Education

Degree in related fields

Master degree in related fields

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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