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

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for an Assistant Manager/Senior Executive to join their Human Factor and Ergonomics team. The role focuses on improving patient safety and optimizing healthcare delivery through the integration of ergonomic principles. Candidates should have relevant degrees and at least four years of experience in healthcare management. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to enhance healthcare systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience in healthcare management or project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze potential risks and safety issues in healthcare.
• Work with teams to enhance patient safety.
• Monitor the impact of ergonomics interventions.
• Conduct usability studies on healthcare systems.
• Develop training programs on ergonomics principles.

Skills

Human Factors Engineering

Ergonomics

Cognitive Psychology

Industrial Design

Project Management

Education

Degree in related fields

Master's degree in related fields

Job description

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

Job Category: Administration

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