Using the Cognition Cockpit Platform for the Systems Engineering of a Local Health Care System in Cameroon

Complex systems aren’t restricted to life science products—they’re everywhere, and designing them can be a challenge. Especially in non-profit, international programs aimed at solving complex problems with systems engineering solutions, these challenges have an added layer of complexity.

The most common problems these programs face include:

• Geographic distance between project stakeholders
• Cultural, national and legal boundaries
• Resource instability throughout project lifecycles
• Infrastructure issues, particularly if projects lie within developing countries

The Mahola Project is one example of a program attempting to overcome these obstacles. Looking to solve the complex health needs in a region of Cameroon, the project looks to develop a comprehensive, sustainable local healthcare system that will help improve patient treatment and outcomes.

Presented at the 28^th Annual INCOSE International Symposium by Dr. Mario Kossmann, ESEP—one of the Mahola Project’s Project Leaders and System Engineers—this paper explores how the Cognition Cockpit® Platform has been used in the engineering of this regional healthcare system.

Download the paper today to see how the Mahola Project has leveraged Cockpit in:

• Capturing and developing the project’s system requirements
• Enhancing organization of project data through traceability
• Integrating risk management to identify and control known and anticipated risks