The SingHealth Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is the nexus for population health research, innovation, implementation science and evaluation in SingHealth. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement.

You will assist the Principal Investigator to perform a variety of functions such assisting in developing study plans and conducting literature reviews. You will be tasked to prepare Institutional Review Board applications as well as assist in subject recruitment, data collection and data management. You will assist with quality control and preparations for quality assurance. You will be required to liaise with study partners to ensure all study-related activities are carried out efficiently and coordinate project meetings. You will particpate in the preparation of abstracts, posters and manuscripts for dissemination of study results as well as reports as required by the funder.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences, Epidemiology or related academic area
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data analytics software (e.g. SPSS, STATA, Python and NVivo) is an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good time management skill
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team

Work arrangements

• This role offers hybrid work arrangements, providing the flexibility of working remotely and in the office

The Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is a centralised platform for population health research, innovation, implementation and evaluation activities in SingHealth. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement.

You will support the work of the Population-based, Unified, Learning System for Enhanced and Sustainable Health (PULSES) Centre Grant as well as other signature research programmes in the centre. You will assist the Principal Investigators in developing grant proposals and study plans. You will conduct literature reviews and systematic reviews as well as assist with study design and planning. You are required to perform data analysis and ensure the accuracy in the data interpreted.

You will be involved in the preparation of abstracts/posters/manuscripts/reports. You will oversee the process and quality of the study execution and keep track of timelines and budget. You will also lead a team of junior research staff and provide technical supervision.

Requirements

• PhD degree in Social Science, Biostatistics, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related academic area with at least 3 years’ experience in population health research
• Experience in health economics or implementation science will be an advantage
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills
• Proficient with advanced data analytics software (eg. SPSS, STATA, SAS) or qualitative analysis software (eg. Nvivo)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, independent and able to work in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Work arrangements

• This role offers hybrid work arrangements, providing the flexibility of working remotely and in the office

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be considered for positions available in the following departments:

• Radiology, Pathology, Intensive Care Medicine, Urology
• Completed specialty training in the relevant specialty in countries such as Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, UK or USA.
• Recognised postgraduate Medical Degree such as MRCP, FRCP, FRACP, ABIM or its equivalent, recognised by the Specialist Accreditation Board and the Singapore Medical Council*

*Visit the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) website (http://www.smc.gov.sg) for the list of registrable basic and postgraduate medical qualifications.

The incumbent will play a significant role in supporting the Institute’s further expansion of its capabilities in partnership with healthcare practitioners and experts to provide high quality allied health education and training. He/she will also be the liaison with local and overseas stakeholders to organise and implement PGAHI programmes (clinical attachments, courses and lectures) under his/her charge.

General job duties:

• Plan, organise and implement various types of PGAHI programmes

• Serve and maintain as the key liaison with stakeholders

• Manage finances and budgeting of training programmes with adherence to organisation’s financial processes

• Support the implementation of the Institute's marketing strategies and initiatives

• Promote the use of technological advances in Allied Health Professionals training to enhance learning, and champion the use of IT in the department to enhance teaching and learning

• Create and sustain positive working climate with stakeholders to develop quality education and training services

• Manage stakeholders’ expectations appropriately with people-centric approach

• Lead departmental projects to further the growth of the institute

• Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager with office administration and knowledge management to preserve institution information of the department (re-sequenced)

• Assist the Manager/Assistant Manager with building rapport and welfare among the staff

• Adopt data-driven approach when preparing management/course reports and for making informed decisions

• Provide strategic insights and take actions to achieve department goals

• Assist in monitoring department’s performance indicators and provide timely updates on achievement of goals to relevant stakeholders

• Ensure institute’s training information and databases is current

• Analyze and translate strategic insights from stakeholders into implementable and sustainable department initiatives to achieve department goals

• Assume the role of team coordinator of critical processes/initiatives/projects and take on key/leading roles in the committees at Allied Health Division

Job Requirements

• Degree in any discipline

• Excellent team player, able to multi-task and problem solve

• Embrace service quality mindset when liaising and collaborating with stakeholders

• Competent in Microsoft office applications such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc.

• Proficient in data analysis/management using Excel

The incumbent will provide administrative support to the Assistant/Senior/ Manager/Assistant Director and Executives of the Institute in the day-to-day operations, as well as planning and implementing PGAHI’s initiatives and programmes.

General job duties:

• Provide administrative support in the Institute’s routine operations in areas such as inventory (including stock taking and purchasing), venue bookings, etc.

• Provide administrative and logistic support, eg. major events and initiative.

• Coordinate appropriate record keeping of training information and statistics as well as the maintenance and updating the Institute’s databases

• Undertake greater responsibility of providing key administrative support in the institute’s operations

• Assume key roles in the planning and implementation of events/projects/initiatives

• Plan, organize and implement PGAHI training programmes beyond providing administrative support to PGAHI programmes for Allied Health Professionals in SGH and the broader local healthcare community

• Serve and maintain as the key liaison with local and overseas partners and participants

• Manage budgeting of training programmes with adherence to organisation’s financial processes

• Support the implementation of the Institute's marketing strategies and initiatives

• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements

• Diploma in any discipline with at least 1 to 2 years relevant work experience

• Good communication, inter-personal and service skills

• Motivated driven, organised, meticulous and detail oriented

• Good work attitude and good team player

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications