Medical Laboratory Scientist (Informatics), DPLM (Contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for an IT and data analytics professional to support laboratory operations. The role involves developing standards, streamlining processes, and troubleshooting IT issues within a medical setting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology and have relevant IT certifications. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with additional IT qualifications preferred.
• Experience in a medical laboratory setting is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop operating standards and procedures for end-users.
• Conduct critical review and recommendations for lab process improvements.
• Support and administer the Laboratory Information System.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proficiency in office automation systems

Experience in data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Laboratory Information system

Computerised physician test ordering platform

Medical records applications

Job description

The successful candidate will provide critical Information Technology (IT) & data analytics support in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. He/she will be part of the Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) team responsible for the smooth functioning and continual improvements and upgrades of the IT and related systems. The successful candidate will also work closely with partners in the Integrated Hospital Information Systems (IHIS).

Responsibilities:

• Development of operating standards, policies, and procedures for end-users and end-user training
• Critical review and timely recommendations of medical lab process redesign where necessary
• Support and administration of the LIS
• Purchase of IT hardware and software
• Identification of IT needs including data storage, instrument interface and connectivity
• Participation in hospital or cluster-level projects and systems upgrades
• First level trouble-shooting of IT problems including after-hours emergencies
• Assisting the department in data analytics for medical laboratory improvements

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory technology or related discipline. Personnel with additional relevant IT certification, postgraduate qualifications are welcomed.
• Experience working in a medical laboratory setting and in line management and healthcare project management will be advantageous
• Excellent written and communication skills
• An ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in office automation systems and both intranet and internet applications, including knowledge of hospital and healthcare IT systems e.g. SAP, Laboratory Information system, computerised physician test ordering platform, medical records applications
• Self-motivated, driven and tenacious with a resolute commitment to bringing creative and highly intelligent solutions towards apparently unsurmountable and complex IT challenges