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

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