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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant

We are recruiting a full-time Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Natasha Howard, in the implementation and administration of research projects in the areas of health equity, infectious disease control, and global health.

Responsibilities:
The research assistant will focus on research and administration in infectious disease control policy and health system strengthening in the Asia region. This will include:
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including contributing to design, implementation, analysis, and write-up of journal manuscripts and reports/policy outputs.
• Project management and administration for multiple research projects, including ethics review applications to NUS IRB and study country review boards, donor reporting, and liaison with relevant teams in NUS SPH and internationally.
• Assisting the PI in other day-to-day tasks as required.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience of successfully managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and experience, including at least some experience with conducting or analysing semi-structured interviews, and capacity/interest to learn social science methodology.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, produce high-quality quality work, and problem solve within time constraints.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Desirable:
• Degree or relevant experience using social science methodology.
• Experience with Atlas.ai/NVivo and R or similar, and capacity/interest to learn.
• Experience of research in global health and/or health policy and systems.

Only Singaporeans/SPRs/residents with existing right to work in the country may apply for this position.

Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should send the following documents during the job application:
1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

To support the research development, communication strategy and administration of the Climate, Environment and Health programme.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to identification of relevant initiatives on Climate, Environment and Health in Singapore and Southeast Asia and development of collaborations;
- Develop and implement communication strategy for climate, environment and health programme internally and externally;
- Support and contribute to research activities on environmental change and health in Southeast Asia;

- Administration for climate, environment and health projects (e.g. Finance, procurement and research matters), including grants. Training to be able to independently manage grants and services;

- Support to new projects being set up by the School through CHP (administration and coordination);

- Support in the organisation of events and initiatives such as seminars/webinars, conferences, leadership programmes etc;

- Travel bookings, room bookings, meetings bookings;

- Other duties in support of the team and related with the role

Qualifications

- Possesses a Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, sustainability, public health) and at least 2 years relevant work experience

- Experience of work in support of projects within a university environment (e.g. grants, service contracts, some financial administration), or equivalent experience

- Experience in organising training and events, online and in-person

- A good team player who is self-motivated and well-organised with the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines

- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills

- IT/System savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

- Interest in climate change and sustainability

- Ideally, knowledge of NUS processes and systems

Executive/Senior Executive, NUHS Education & Research Office (2 years contract)

Job Responsibilities:

To leverage data-driven insights and analysis in support of the overall mission and objectives of NUHS, aiming to improve patient care outcomes, enhance operational efficiency, drive innovation, and advance research, thereby contributing to the DataIU's mission of enhancing data-driven healthcare delivery, operational excellence, and research advancement.

You will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Data Sourcing and IntegrationAcquire, organize, and integrate diverse healthcare data sources, including EHRs, claims data, clinical trial data, and public health surveillance data.
   Ensure accuracy and consistency of data by applying knowledge of coding systems like ICD-10 and utilizing SQL for data querying and manipulation.
   Performance Measure: Timeliness and completeness of data integration, accuracy of data queries, and adherence to coding standards.
   
2. Statistical Analysis and Insight GenerationConduct advanced statistical analysis, data mining, and visualization techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and insights within healthcare data.
   Utilize statistical software packages (e.g., SAS, R, Python) and data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, dplyr) to perform analyses.
   Performance Measure: Accuracy and reliability of statistical analyses, effectiveness of visualization in conveying insights, and ability to derive actionable conclusions.
   
3. Reporting and CommunicationDevelop clear and concise reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings and insights to stakeholders.
   Ensure reports are tailored to the audience and adhere to ethical and privacy standards regarding patient confidentiality and data security.
   Performance Measure: Clarity and relevance of reports, effectiveness of communication in conveying insights, and stakeholder satisfaction with reporting.
   
4. Continuous Improvement and ComplianceContinuously improve data management processes, data quality assessment methods, and reporting methodologies.
   Stay updated on ethical considerations and privacy regulations related to healthcare data handling, ensuring compliance with standards such as HIPAA.
   Performance Measure: Implementation of process improvements, adherence to ethical and regulatory standards, and contribution to overall organizational efficiency and compliance.
   

Job Requirements:

• Professional degree in quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, computer science, epidemiology, public health, or related fields.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization techniques. Experience with statistical software packages such as SAS, R, or Python for data analysis and manipulation.
• Database Skills: Knowledge of SQL for querying and analyzing healthcare databases.
• Ability to interpret and analyze healthcare data to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Experience in preparing reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data science, such as Python or R.
• Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, dplyr) and visualization libraries (e.g., matplotlib, ggplot2).

The Candidate will be responsible to set up the Medical Affairs of NUHS@Home, develop strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its clinical quality program within the organisation and to identify and work on developing quality models, design and implementation of audits and risk management activities.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (80%)

- Set up and run the following QA and clinical services committees in functions such as organising meetings, preparing relevant reports for meetings, recording minutes, and ensuring that follow-up actions are taken after the meetings.

Not limited to:

• Clinical Committee which may comprisePharmacy, Therapeutics and Medication Safety Committe
  Credentialling and Privileging Committee
  Clinical Services, Medical Device and Procedures Committee
  Clinical Pathways Committe
  Antimicrobial Stewardship Committe
  Clinical Ethics Committe
  Infection control Committee
  
• Risk Management Committee which may compriseMortality, Morbidity and Peer Review Learning Committee
  Patient Safety Committee
  

- For clinical performance measurement:

• Monitor and collate data forHospital-wide Dashboard
  Healthcare Performance Office
  QIP indicators - hospital wide clinical quality indicators
  Other indicators
  
• Collaborate closely with relevant data/ operations teams to ascertain the precision and validity of data, facilitating the timely submission of the performance indicators report to the Ministry of Health.

- Ensure that drafts for new or revised clinical forms, e.g., consent forms and clerking forms, are vetted by hospital lawyer if necessary and approved by GCMB/ Clinical Lead in a timely manner.

- Conduct JCI / ESS (or equivalent) activities.

- Conducting clinical audits for various clinical work processes, case notes audit / review, audits on problem cases and ad-hoc audits.

- Oversee the monitoring of mortality and morbidity reporting ensuring 100% reporting rate.

- Compile and analyse data and generate annual reports.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (20%)

- Coordinate activities for Hospital Licensing Exercise and serve as liaison person for any queries on hospital licensing. (if required)

- Assist in preparing budget proposal (if required)

- Other Medical Affairs Activities

• Prepare presentations for HO / MO orientation (if required)

- Prepare papers for Medical Board, NUHS Board and MOH as and when required.

- Any other assigned duties.

Job Requirements

- Possess Bachelor’s degree with experience in a hospital setting

- Experience in Quality Management/Assurance in an acute care hospital will be an added advantage

- Computer skills in Words, Excel, Access and PowerPoint

- Basic statistical skills

- Keen interest in developing databases and reports relating to clinical QA

- Strong interpersonal skills, be meticulous, self-initiated and independent

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the National University Health System and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia with the core functions of research, health pòlicy intelligence, capacity building and evaluation.

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research.

About the role

This role is to support the lead administrator in all CRiHSP’s research oriented activities to achieve its overarching mission. He/she will play a key role in supporting the Centre in its daily operations.

The Executive/Sr Executive will have the following duties:

1. Research Operations

Provide support in required financial functions, including grant management, aligning with NUS policies and coordinating with relevant internal and/or external stakeholders.
Coordinate the development and execution of agreements for research collaborations.
Assist the Centre PIs with ethical compliance matters, such as preparing ethics board applications and preparing for audits.
Assist the Centre PIs in preparing grant applications and progress reports.
Track research project outcomes and grant utilisation on a regular basis – providing summary reports to update the Centre Director and other PIs.

2. Secretariat Support

Support the Assistant Manager in organising the Centre’s teaching and research workshops to upskill the NUHS community on health services research and evaluation.
Arrange and coordinate regular meetings within the Centre and with its various stakeholders.
Assist the Assistant Manager with the Centre’s communication strategy, including the preparation of communication and publicity materials for the Centre.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work.

Job Requirements

• Minimum a Degree in Science or or equivalent fields
• At least 2 years of working experience in a research or academic organisation.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex problems
• Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations

Senior / Customer Service Associate, Group Contact Centre

As part of Group Contact Centre, the Senior / Customer Service Associate's key role is to provide Contact Centre services, such as handling of general enquiries, appointment scheduling requests, to patients and the public. You are expected to work in a fast-paced environment and be challenged with navigating complex healthcare needs. Reporting to the Institution Lead, Group Contact Centre, you will:

Job Responsibilities:

• Deliver excellent customer service to callers by understanding caller's needs
• Provide timely, accurate and appropriate information and assistance to address caller's enquiries
• Book or reschedule appointments based on caller's request
• Handle any other hotline administrative functions such as handling of emails, referral requests and emergency activation
• Coordinate and liaise with other departments in the institutions to ensure requests are followed up and resolved

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline. (Fresh graduates are welcomed)
• Preferably 1 to 2 years’ experience in healthcare industry, contact centre environment and/or service related industry
• Able to communicate fluently in English and Mother Tongue
• Able to read and write fluently in English
• Pleasant and cheerful personality with good interpersonal skills
• Able to adapt to fast pace working environment
• Computer literate and good typing skills
• Able to multi-task and work under a stressful environment
• Willing to work on rotating shifts, including PHs and weekend

Working Location:Choa Chu Kang Polyclinic / Ng Teng Fong General Hospital / The Synergy

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Marketing Intelligence and Data Analyst Intern to join our team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation within a dynamic and innovative Healthcare Diagnostics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from various sources.

- Perform data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights.

- Create visualizations and reports to communicate findings effectively.

- Support the team in developing and maintaining databases.

- Collaborate with team members to contribute to ongoing projects.

- Document control of marketing materials.

- Ad-hoc tasks as required by Managers.

Qualifications:

- Currently pursuing a degree in Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field.

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large datasets.

- Skilled in data analysis tools such as Excel, and preferably Power BI or SQL, Python, R.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

- Organized and meticulous individual.

Benefits:

- Hands-on experience in real-world data analysis projects.

- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field.

- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and make an impact.

- Networking opportunities within the company.

If you are passionate about data analysis and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this internship.

Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Data Analytics & Insights

Group Care Plan Operations

Data Analytics & Insights (DAI) team under Group Care Plan Ops will support and work in close partnership with NUHS senior management, Group Specialty Chiefs (GSCs), Management Decision Support (MDS) teams and other stakeholders to realise the delivery of One Specialty, Multiple Sites and a OneNUHS patient care philosophy. The DAI team will develop innovative analytics solutions and derive actionable insights to support management decision making towards attainment of NUHS vision and key priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify data and information needs required to enable the vision and key priorities of the organisation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify available and relevant datasets and make strategic recommendations on such collection, integration and usage.
• Develop, maintain and refine interactive dashboards using data visualisation tools such as Tableau.
• To assist in developing the timeline that will enable DAI to progressively meet stakeholder needs.
• Establish and prioritise dashboard and scorecard of key stakeholders and working collaboratively with Group Clinical Ops and Group Service Ops, to refresh the Dashboard and Scorecards on an ongoing basis.
• To be well versed with and keep updated on Epic and other operational applications in order to propose solutions that will address group operations management and senior management needs on operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering or related disciplines with strong statistical modelling and machine learning skills.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience with analytics tools e.g. SQL, Python, MS Excel (advanced), data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau)
• Familiarity with healthcare setting is a plus.
• Fresh graduates with excellent data capabilities will be considered.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to collaborate across various team areas and functions.
• Possess can-do attitude and work independently in ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in extracting, cleansing, and interpreting complex data with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to communicate sophisticated data science concepts clearly through concise reports and presentations, effectively conveying observations and recommendations.

Summary:

Development of standard operating procedures and controls to manage the cluster’s development projects and provide support in long term planning of NUHS infra projects.

Plan and deliver NUHS renovation projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement initiatives, systems and tools to enable consistency in delivery of infra projects in the cluster
• Develop project control tools to ensure projects are delivered within approved parameters and key project risks are monitored.
• Serve as a Project Manager to engage internal and external stakeholders to define scope, develop solutions, cost estimates and master schedule for assigned projects
• Responsible for procurement of consultants and contractors by drafting procurement strategies, procurement documents, evaluation matrix and managing the evaluation process of the vendors.
• Support planning of new facilities in NUHS by working with users to conduct feasibility studies, definition of user requirements, projection of resources required and setting up of project committees.
• Lead and execution of Special Projects or tasks as directed by RO in accordance to plan, timeline, budget and quality.

Requirements:

• Minimum a Bachelor Degree in Architectural, Building, Engineering, Project Management or related field of study.
• Minimum 10 of years of relevant experience, preferably in healthcare or public sector or large corporations
• Proficient in MS Office and proficiency in drafting software is preferred
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision
• A team player with good communication skills

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About this role

Patient Advocacy and Support Office functions to champion the fostering of a culture of patient and family-centred care and service excellence. It aims to improve patient and family experience and patient relations across the NUHS cluster. The main areas PASO are involved in include (but not limited to):

• Patient and Caregiver Advocacy
• Patient and Caregiver Support
• Patient Experience
• WE CARE Programme Implementation

The candidate is to provide administrative support to Group Chief Patient Officer (GCPO) and other members of the PASO team in the day-to-day operation and activities to achieve the Department goals.

Job Descriptions

Perform secretariat duties for Department and Committee meetings:

• Coordinate and organize meetings and events
• Manage schedules and logistical arrangements for meetings
• Prepare materials and supporting documents for meetings
• Provide timely and accurate meeting minutes
• Ensure an efficient organization and storage of paperwork, documents and computer-based information

Assist PASO team in department administration that includes but not limited to:

• Process IT, Finance and Procurement requests and claims
• Coordination of publicity & public engagement (e.g. update the dept’s website, produce EDMs for events)
• Data organisation and management (prepare report submissions, support regular updates of the Dept’s intranet site)

Support the implementation of projects with internal and external stakeholders related to Dept workplans:

• Provide support to Committees (PFAC, PASC, Patient Partners, WE CARE Committee, etc) and Departments (Patient Experience, Service Quality, etc) across NUHS to implement initiatives and programmes
• Work with external stakeholders, such as MOH, AIC, Community Partners on initiatives and events

Support ad-hoc assignments or projects when assigned

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration or relevant fields
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work in a complex and fast changing organizational environment
• Prior administrative experience in a healthcare setting will be an asset
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong planning and organization skills
• Good team player with strong collaborative skills
• Adaptive mindset
• Have a passion for patient and family-centred care and service excellence

About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within National University Health System (NUHS) and Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in halrth system in Asia with the core functions of research, health pòlicy intelligence, capacity building and evaluation.

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research.

About the role

This role is the lead administrator to support all CRiHSP’s activities to achieve its overarching mission. He/she will play a key role in strategising and supporting shaping the development of the admin structure of the Centre, including recruitment of the relevant administrative team, and contribute to leadership in both the strategic direction and daily operations of the Centre.

Job Description

• Provide administrative leadership andsupport academic team in strategic research matters. Draft and manage research projects' timelines to ensure it is on track to achieve its desired outcomes. Track the progress of the department's key research performance indicators.
• Conduct resource planning (budget, manpower, space etc) to support the various initiatives of the Centre. Manage resources throughout the implementation of the Centre's activities.
• Support Director in drafting papers and presentations to update senior leadership on progress of Centre's strategic plans.
• Provide administrative leadership and oversight towards Centre's research activities and initiatives. Support Director and PIs in preparing for grants application, budget planning, grants application, monitoring grants' utilisation rates, tracking timelines, drafting progress reports etc.
• Oversee the organising of Centre's teaching and research workshops to upskill the NUHS community on health services research and evaluation.
• Provides general support to the policy and evaluation functions in line with responsibilities for the research and education programmes.
• Support Director in strategising the creation of a pipeline of talent to build capacities and capabilities to support the Centre's Mission and workplans. Provide admin support for recruiting talents and appointing collaborators. In partnership with HR, develop creative ways to attract niche research talents.
• Develop and implement a communications strategy using various platforms (website, social media etc) to widen Centre's profile and outreach efforts.
• Oversee daily administrative and operations (including financial, procurement & HR) matters and ensured they are carried out with high quality and in compliance with NUHS and NUS policies.

Job Requirements

• Degree holder in relevant field
• At least 10 years of working experience (at least 4 years in a leadership role) in a research or academic organisation.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Proven ability to lead a team
• Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex problems
• Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations

• Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of Workplace Safety & Health and Environment Management Systems at work sites.
• Conduct regular WSH inspections and follow-up actions to ensure safety compliance
• Ensure all Health & Safety polcies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety and welfare at work, including statutory training and reporting
• Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipments and operations
• Ensure all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
• Coordinate the development of health & safety policies, systems of work and procedures.
• Inspect project sites to ensure safety measure are being carried out at all times

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Associate in Health Services and Data Science (Project: Development of Natural Language Processing and Item response Theory based systems for Patient Reported Outcome Measurement) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

Optimizing the performance of health systems is essential to ensuring the wellbeing and longevity of populations worldwide. Singapore is particularly well placed to lead research in this field as its health system has been consistently ranked as one of the best in the world based in independent evaluation with the Global Burden of Disease data. The new Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) aims to advance research in this area within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia. CRiHSP will be composed of a multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators. It will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research.

CRiHSP is collaborating with the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at NUHS, which was established in 2017 with the aim of supporting the Division of Family Medicine within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS). DFM’s multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researcher, medical educators, and administrators works towards the common goals of achieving achieve excellence in Family Medicine education, research and practice. CRiHSP and DFM also benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

Job Description

NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and will have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is full-time for 1 year in the first instance, depending on project commitments and candidate’s career objectives. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the Post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to contribute to a research project employing mixed-methods for the development of methods for measuring patient reported outcome measures in the population of Singapore based on the efficient application of Natural Language Processing and Item Response Theory to existing measurement systems working under the project Principal Investigator (PI), CRiHSP Director, Prof Jose M Valderas. The successful candidate will report the Senior Research Fellow responsible for the project. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Research Associate will have the following duties:

• Contribution to the management of research activities including grant and IRB/DSRB applications, budgeting, planning and monitoring project timelines and generally support project management and coordination and liasing with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews, including collation and synthesis of the literature
• Support the design and interpretation of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews and focus groups and collect data
• Contribute to and lead (where appropriate) protocol, manuscript and report timely writing, editing and submission.
• Present work for feedback and dissemination at workshops or conferences locally and/or internationally

The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• Masters in Life Sciences, Health & Social Sciences

Experience

• Experience in planning, managing and implementing healthcare-related research projects, from conception to completion, in a University setting (essential).Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
  Demonstrated experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Item Response Theory (IRT) methods , or programming languages such as R, Python (desirable)
  Researchers with existing research activities related to developing and using computerized adaptive (CAT) methods are particularly encouraged to apply.
  

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
  Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
  Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex problems (essential)
  Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
  Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at [email protected].

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a population-based health research initiative at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. SPHS aims to investigate the interactions between lifestyle, physiological, genetic and other omics biomarkers and their impact on health and longevity. In addition, SPHS will serve as a platform to monitor risk factors in the population and gain insight into determinants of health-related behaviours. For this purpose, SPHS includes over 50,000 adult Singaporeans and long-term residents from three major ethnic groups (Chinese, Malay, and Indian), for a better understanding of disease aetiology in urban Asian settings, and the development of improved preventive and therapeutic measures for Singapore and other Asian populations.

JOB PURPOSE
This role primarily involves the recruitment and data collection activities of the public health research projects under the SPHS unit that will contribute towards the building of a population health biobank for Singapore.

Duties & Responsibilities
1. Inviting target participants as defined above to take part in the relevant study by phone call or messaging;
2. Screening their eligibility for the study and making an appointment with them for the study procedures;
3. Provide logistical information for the interview and study site visit;
4. Manage participant flow at the study site visit and verify the participants' survey completion status;
5. Explaining the information in the study consent documents to the extent that the consent, if given, would be informed and voluntary;
6. Obtaining participants’ consent before beginning any study procedures;
7. Interview participants according to the e-questionnaire and entering the responses accurately to the e-questionnaire via a tablet;
8. Timely completion of interview and registration of participants for their study site visit procedures before the cut-off time;
9. Timely preparation of required material and equipment for the study site visits;
10. Organise work outputs to be handed over to the QC supervisor; and
11. Any other responsibilities as required by future research projects.

Qualifications

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Post-secondary qualifications with a good command of spoken English and Malay/Tamil/Mandarin/Cantonese/Hokkien/Teochew (to conduct interview with health research participants in local ethnic languages)
• At least 2 years of customer-facing work experience.
• Work hours are: 7.30am to 5.15pm on Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri; 7.30am to 12.30pm on either Sat or Wed depending on operation days of the study site.
• Comfortable with using a tablet for data entry, retrieve and update records.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• We are looking for a teamplayer capable of self-learning and working in a fast-paced environment, and who is service-oriented and good at time management.

Job Description:

Overview

The Job Holder will support the Community Allied Health and Medical Planning Support (CAMP) unit under the Clinical Services and Governance Division (CSGD). The Job Holder will provide support for strategic allied health and medical manpower planning, coordination and administration matters to the Medical Lead and Allied Health Lead to ensure smooth delivery of Community Allied Health and Medical services, as well as an engaged workforce of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) and Doctors to drive integrated care in the community.

Accountabilities

(1) Strategic AHP and Medical Manpower Planning

· Manage annual financial work plan and budgeting exercise for required community medical and AHP manpower to support population-health based initiatives and programmes

· Provide support on long and short-term strategic manpower planning and conduct regular reviews with Medical Lead and Allied Health Lead

· Keep abreast of NUHS population health developments and identify opportunities/gaps/areas of collaboration in terms of community AHP and medical support where appropriate

(2) Professional matters and clinical quality management

· Coordinating with Medical Lead and Allied Health Lead on professional and development matters

· Support in the implementation of quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) initiatives

· Liaise with relevant stakeholders on allied health and medical-related workflows

(3) Manpower-related administration support

· Liaise with internal/external stakeholders and/or programme owners (e.g. Community Nursing, Community Operations, hospitals) to establish service agreements

· Support onboarding, administrative and disbursement matters relating to allied health and medical manpower purchase and coordination

· Manage and maintain list of RHSO allied health and medical manpower under the Community Care Team and Medical Director’s Office

· Planning and managing workforce engagement activities to understand AHP and medical resourcing/operational needs

· Provide secretariat and administrative support for related meetings as assigned. This includes minute taking, preparation of slides, record keeping etc.

(4) Any other task as assigned

Requirements:

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

Good degree in any discipline, preferably in Life Sciences, Business Administration etc.

Required Competencies and Capabilities (Skills, Experiences and Professional Licences)

• 4 to 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably with 1 - 2 years in a managerial / leadership position
• Prior experience in healthcare sector and/or clinical operations is preferred
• Experience in project/programme management, community care or partnerships will be an advantage
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and interpersonal skill
• Strong analytical/ problem solving skills, good organisation and time management skills
• Good command of English, with experience in preparing/writing presentation, papers, SOPs
• Good team player and able to work cohesively in a team.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.
• Working location: Choa Chu Kang

- Applicants should hold a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or possess professional qualifications in music (Vocal /Piano or both)

- Demonstrated expertise in professional music performance in Vocal / Piano OR both

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal abilities and adept at teamwork

- Proficiency in written and spoken English is essential

- Capable of instructing in Aural skills and providing piano accompaniment for string students up to advanced levels

- Minimum of 4 years of teaching experience required

- Ability to instruct students across various age groups

- Committed and highly driven to excel in teaching

- Energetic and adaptable personality with strong multitasking skills

- Singaporean citizenship or permanent residency is preferred

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead in Quantity Surveying services including contract advisory to Project Managers/Users on managing infrastructure projects across NUHS Cluster.
2. Provide Project Management support role for renovation projects under NUHS Cluster.
3. Provide support on the following:
4. Drafting on infrastructure procurement documents including refine the infrastructure procurement policies & procedure.
5. Management of funding and cash flow for NUHS infrastructure projects.
6. Analysis and compile cost data for infrastructure projects under NUHS including liaising with Project Managers/Users.
7. Support on internal & external audit including liaising with the Project Managers, stakeholders and MOHH.
8. Compile a registry of consultations, queries and feedback on procurement policies, standard contract documents and contract administration processes/templates for periodic review and improvement.
9. Organising of trainings for professional growth and practise.

Requirements:

• Minimum 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, Building or Project Management for infrastructure projects.
• Experience in healthcare facilities and/or government projects will be an advantage.
• Minimum Bachelor Degree from a recognised university in Quantity Surveying, Project Management or other relevant construction related discipline.
• Good knowledge of Public Sector Standard Conditions of Contract (PSSCOC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications eg. MS Words, Powerpoint and Excel.
• Meticulous and detail oriented
• Team player
• Strong passion and drive

Description

Set the standard for healthcare with the National University Health System, a world-class academic health system comprising the Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Polyclinics, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore and Asia’s leading medical schools, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and the NUS Faculty of Dentistry, NUHS is perfectly placed to help you transform the patient experience and your career.

The Departments are seeking candidates who are highly motivated and willing to join us for a challenging and fulfilling appointment as Associate Consultants.

As an Associate Consultant, you will be required to carry out the duties as directed by the Chairman, Medical Board and Head of Department in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by the NUHS and the Ministry of Health (MOH).

Job Requirements

• Active in clinical practice;
• Possess basic medical and postgraduate qualifications from the accredited medical universities or medical schools which are registrable with the Singapore Medical Council;
• Must be successfully registered with the Singapore Medical Council and accredited by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health;
• Able to work independently with demonstrated competence in managing patients in a multi-discipline environment; and
• Confident, takes initiatives and a good team player

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent basic medical degree and
• Postgraduate qualifications relevant to the department’s specialty or nature of clinical practice

Set the standard for healthcare with the National University Health System, a world-class academic health system comprising the Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Polyclinics, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore and Asia’s leading medical schools, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and the NUS Faculty of Dentistry, NUHS is perfectly placed to help you transform the patient experience and your career.

The Departments are seeking candidates to join our fellowship programmes as Clinical Fellows.

As a Clinical Fellow, you will undergo the approved training programme by the Singapore Medical Council.

• Active in clinical practice for 3 years preceding the application of medical registration with Singapore Medical Council;
• Possess basic medical degrees from an accredited medical university or its medical school, preferably with a postgraduate diploma or medical degree;
• Possess a 12-month of completed housemanship/internship postings;
• Possess a 3-year post housemanship/internship clinical experiences;
• Fulfil the English Proficiency requirements of Singapore Medical Council, if basic degree is not in English medium;
• Must be registered with the Medical Council or its relevant licensing authority from the country of practice;
• Must be sponsored by the government, or regional health authority or an appropriate institution (with a full-time employment of 40 hours or more per week) of the home country;
• Must be certified to be of a good standing by the Medical Council or its relevant licensing authority;
• Must be successfully registered with the Singapore Medical Council;
• Must be eligible for the relevant pass and Visa from the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore.

Set the standard for healthcare with the National University Health System, a world-class academic health system comprising the Alexandra Hospital, National University Hospital, Ng Teng Fong General Hospital, National University Polyclinics, National University Cancer Institute, Singapore, National University Heart Centre, Singapore, National University Centre for Oral Health, Singapore and Asia’s leading medical schools, the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and the NUS Faculty of Dentistry, NUHS is perfectly placed to help you transform the patient experience and your career.

The Departments are seeking candidates to join our fellowship programmes as Clinical Fellows.

As a Clinical Fellow, you will undergo the approved training programme by the Singapore Medical Council.

•Active in clinical practice for 3 years preceding the application of medical registration with Singapore Medical Council;

•Possess basic medical degrees from an accredited medical university or its medical school, preferably with a postgraduate diploma or medical degree;

•Possess a 12-month of completed housemanship/internship postings;

•Possess a 3-year post housemanship/internship clinical experiences;

•Fulfil the English Proficiency requirements of Singapore Medical Council, if basic degree is not in English medium;

•Must be registered with the Medical Council or its relevant licensing authority from the country of practice;

•Must be sponsored by the government, or regional health authority or an appropriate institution (with a full-time employment of 40 hours or more per week) of the home country;

•Must be certified to be of a good standing by the Medical Council or its relevant licensing authority;

•Must be successfully registered with the Singapore Medical Council;

•Must be eligible for the relevant pass and Visa from the Ministry of Manpower, Singapore

Job Purpose:

Responsible for planning, developing, delivering and evaluating appropriate individualized educational services, learning programmes and instructions for special needs students in both self-contained and integrated settings in consultation with other school personnel.

Job Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor effective teaching & learning pedagogies, intervention strategies for students with Special Education Needs (SEN)
• Design and implement valid and reliable modes of assessment to evaluate students’ progress and development.
• Identify and design support structures to students with SEN
• Work with school leaders and management team to plan and implement school-wide educational and recreational programmes
• Collaborate and consult with allied professionals, parents/caregivers and external agencies to ensure quality support and well-being of students
• Responsible for designing, assessing and reviewing student-centric lessons with engaging approaches to accommodate individual learning styles
• Advocate to Heads of Department appropriate instructional learning resources to value add to students’ learning
• Review and reinforce learning activities using lesson plans and teaching strategies to help students to master concepts and skills
• Implement the use of information technology in lesson preparation and teaching to engage learners
• Research and keep abreast of up-to-date subject knowledge and design teaching resources in professional learning teams
• Supervise students and manage pupil behaviours in the classroom and on school premises to inculcate school values and enforce discipline
• Document concerns of students to facilitate problem solving with parents and professional support staff
• Conduct Parent-Teacher Conferencing to discuss students’ strengths, weaknesses and identify areas of focus to support IEP goals and transition
• Provide information to parents for home-school communications to support students’ progress
• Make home visits for students with high support needs and craft intervention strategies to meet student social and emotional needs
• Establish work plan priorities to meet school strategic thrusts
• Actively involved in staff meetings, co-curricular activities, educational conferences, and school programs.
• Participate in parents' evenings and school-wide training events to promote home-school partnership.
• Participate in organizing school events, including sporting events, learning journey and other excursions like camping trips and educational tours

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/ Degree from recognised Institutions with GCE ‘O’ level credits in English and Mathematics
• Prior experience with Students with Mid Intellectual Disabilities (MID) is preferred
• Specific subject knowledge, knowledge in special needs education and behaviour modification, Microsoft office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Interpersonal skills, classroom management skills, takes Initiative, effective communication Strong in verbal and written English
• Prior experience handling Numeracy/ Literacy, WPLN, Science, HSR, SEL/ CCE and Vocational Guidance is an added advantage.
• Working location: Choa Chu Kang

The Senior / Systems Analyst will work closely with service leads and business stakeholders to identify roadmap of Information Technology (IT) solutions and enhancements. The individual will be responsible in one of the specialties: technical support to Radiography Information System (RIS) or Laboratory Information system (LIS) in meeting business requirements. Staff with a keen aptitude in healthcare IT will be considered and appropriate training will be provided.

Main responsibilities:

• Work closely with Reporting Officer in the approval, acquisition and implementation of IT workplans.
• Oversee the planning and implementation and monitoring of new IT work processes, preparing correspondences for end users.
• Understand diagnostics needs and provide the required solutions
• Provide IT support and user access to various systems for ground users.
• Work with vendors and users to resolve LIS/RIS issues.
• Assist service leads/HOD in preparation of meeting slides.
• Ensure that the business-as-usual and in-scope IT systems are performing optimally, meeting SLAs and requirements of user stakeholders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize, design, develop and implement IT application features and enhancements, ensuring that system capabilities and process requirements are aligned

Qualification Required and Area of Discipline

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or other related technical disciplines.
• Degree or diploma holders of Radiography or Medical Laboratory Science with keen interest in IT are welcomed to apply
• Literacy in some Information technology disciplines such as fluency in Python and a systems language (Java, Scala, C++) and experience with Oracle database will be advantageous

Required Competencies and Capabilities

• Prior working experience in healthcare industry is preferred but not compulsory
• Preferably 1-3 (Analyst) or 3-5 (Senior Analyst) years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn new specialized IT software tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team in a fast-paced environment.

More Information

Working Location: Alexandra Hospital

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processes only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description:

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore (NUS):

Research Assistant (1 year)

We are looking for a full-time research assistant to support an MOE-funded research project on cancer and public health. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and a team of cancer clinicians and researchers, and will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in socio-behavioural research to improve cancer care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the administration and management of research projects, including coordinating the research team’s meetings and activities and preparing the research ethics application.
• Conduct research fieldwork, including recruiting participants, coordinating interview schedules, administering informed consent forms, conducting qualitative interviews and transcribing interviews verbatim.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis, and work with the research team in preparing research reports/manuscripts.

Requirements:

• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience of successfully managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Some qualitative research skills and experience, including at least some experience with conducting semi-structured interviews and/or analysing qualitative data and interest in learning how to conduct socio-behavioural research in cancer care.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, produce high-quality quality work, and problem solve within time constraints.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Desirable:

• Degree or relevant experience in social science methodology or health care.
• Experience with Atlas.ai/NVivo and R or similar software to manage qualitative data or the interest to learn.
• Experience in conducting qualitative interviews.
• Able to speak Mandarin/Chinese dialects or Malay/Tamil is an advantage as some research participants may only speak their mother tongue.

Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send the following documents during the job application:

1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a social science or health discipline.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Engineer to join our team. The SQA Engineer will be responsible for supporting the SQA efforts and ensuring the quality of our software products. They will work closely with the development scrum team and other stakeholders and participate in feature definition, requirement verification, and testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing and implementing comprehensive testing strategies and processes for software products
• Collaborate with the product and development team to contribute to the release management strategy, ensuring the successful and timely delivery of high-quality software products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize test cases, develop test plans, and execute test cases
• Create and maintain testing documentation such as test plans, test cases, and test reports
• Identify, track, and manage defects and issues through their lifecycle
• Work with the development team to identify and resolve quality issues in a timely manner
• Support investigation of reported field issues to identify root cause
• Provide feedback to the development team on design and functionality to ensure high-quality products
• Collaborate with software development teams to identify and resolve system defects
• Document and communicate test results, and track software bugs and their resolution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
• Basic understanding of software testing methodologies and best practices
• Experience in writing test scripts using Gherkin and Cucumber for functional, integration, and regression testing
• Experience with API, web application and mobile application testing
• Experience with creating MongoDB queries
• Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, and JMeter
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently