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

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a professional to join their Human Factor and Ergonomics team. The role focuses on integrating human factors into healthcare systems to enhance patient safety and improve quality of care. Candidates should have a relevant degree, 4+ years of experience, and preferably a master's degree. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative solutions for healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Factors, Ergonomics, or related disciplines.
• 4+ years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in healthcare management or project management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential risks in healthcare processes.
• Develop solutions to enhance patient safety.
• Conduct usability studies on user interfaces.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Ergonomics

Cross-functional teamwork

Usability studies

Education

Degree in related fields

Master's 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