Analyst, Data Science, Health Services Research Centre

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital is seeking a motivated analyst to join their Health Services Research Centre. The candidate will design and develop databases and models crucial for enhancing healthcare delivery. This role involves collaboration with researchers and clinicians to innovate healthcare solutions, requiring strong analytical skills and relevant academic qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data science or analytics.
• Capability in health systems modeling and simulation preferred.
• Proficiency in R and Python necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, and application of databases and models.
• Advance health services research and grant-funded innovation projects.
• Support data-informed decision-making in healthcare delivery.

Skills

Data science

Health systems modeling

Simulation modeling

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Systems thinking

Machine learning

Natural language processing

R

Python

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Health Services Research

Master’s or PhD in Systems Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Computational Statistics

Master’s or PhD in Business Analytics

Master’s or PhD in Public Health

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and systems-minded analyst to join our multidisciplinary team at the Health Services Research Centre. You will work alongside researchers, clinicians, and operational leaders to develop impactful solutions that improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in Singapore and the region.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and application of robust databases, algorithms and simulation models that support data-informed decision-making. You will play a key role in advancing health services research and grant-funded innovation projects, and contribute to funding proposals, scientific publications, and health policy reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Health Services Research, Systems Engineering, Computational Statistics, Business Analytics, Public Health, or related disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of experience in data science or analytics, preferably in a healthcare or public sector context
• Demonstrated experience in health systems modeling, simulation, or discrete event/system dynamics modeling is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, implementation science and/or systems engineering methodologies would be advantageous
• Proficiency in major programming languages such as R/Python is necessary
• Possesses prior experience in machine learning, natural language processing, or Generative AI and prompt engineering
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and systems thinking skills with a passion for improving healthcare delivery
• Independent, curious, and adaptable – with a growth mindset and drive to apply new technologies in a dynamic healthcare landscape