Human Factors Consultant - London, Canada - London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre

Verified Company

London, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Posting Period:

Open:
August 10, 2023

Deadline:
August 16, 2023

Non-Union

Department Name:

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London.

As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC is a world-class innovator in clinical care, research and teaching, delivering both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area.

The workforce of close to 15,000 employed and credentialled staff who are dedicated to deliver the highest quality patient care while working together to shape the future of health.

Job Summary:

Patient Safety

The Human Factors Consultant will be responsible for conducting studies, carrying out evaluations of human work systems using human factors engineering and ergonomic principles to optimize usability, cost, quality, safety or performance with a specific focus on the interaction between the human, environment, processes, systems and equipment.

The goal is to improve patient safety by using human factors science to develop timely, valuable, and evidence-based solutions that reduce risk and contribute to the design of a high-quality and safe healthcare system.

What We Offer:

Status: Regular Part-Time
Rate of Pay: $46.46 per hour to $58.07 per hour
Career Development & Training Opportunities
Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications:

Successful completion of Bachelor's Degree Human Factors Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Design Engineering, Cognitive Psychology, or recognized equivalent as acceptable to the Hospital
Minimum four (4) years of relevant, recent experiance
Human Factors experience (specifically in a highlyregulated, hospital or healthcare environment is preferred)
Excellent problem recognition and problemsolving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and customer service skills
Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to set priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively as a team member
Ability to work as an autonomous professional
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Proficiency in statistical analysis and data visualization tools
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Submission Requirements:
PDF document
: Cover Letter, Resume and Listing of Education, Credentials and Experience

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step) and COVID vaccine series.

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

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