Clinical Informatics Professionals' Training Needs and Job Satisfaction in Singapore

Abstract

Objectives: To examine the training needs and job satisfaction of clinical informatics professionals in Singapore public hospitals and institutions. Design: an anonymous online survey was disseminated by institutions' informatics leads to their respective teams. Results & conclusions: 53 professionals responded to the survey. About 80% of respondents agreed that informatics work was meaningful, and they were happy in their roles. Only 9% indicated they would consider leaving their jobs. Fifty-one per cent of respondents were pleased with the career development opportunities available. Forty-nine percent agreed that their organization looked after their professional growth. Fifty-three percent felt that they received sufficient training opportunities for the work they do, while 25% disagreed. The results suggest that more could be done to improve clinical informatics professional development and training in Singapore.