Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer), Dept of Surgery (NSQIP) 1

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer) to work on the National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme. The role involves data collection, analysis, and collaboration with surgical teams to enhance clinical quality. Candidates with a nursing or medical background and strong familiarity with data tools are preferred. This position fosters a dynamic work environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate data abstraction.
• Proficiency in specialized data collection tools, data entry, and basic statistical principles.

Responsibilities

• Work with clinician champion to identify surgical patients for inclusion in the Program.
• Collect preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components.
• Conduct follow-ups with patients to monitor responses.

Skills

Nursing or medical background preferred

Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications

Attention to detail

Proficiency in data collection tools

Basic understanding of surgical patient care

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer), Dept of Surgery (NSQIP)

Job ID: 8965

About NUH

National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 and strong ties to the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. As a university hospital, NUH integrates clinical care with teaching and research, offering tertiary medical care and nurturing a hub of knowledge and innovation.

About Department and Purpose of the Position

The Coordinator (Surgical Clinical Reviewer) works with surgical champions for the National Surgical Quality Improvement Programme (NSQIP), a surgical benchmarking tool at the Department of Surgery. The role identifies opportunities for clinical quality improvement and benchmarks procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with clinician champion to identify surgical patients for inclusion in the Program.
• Collect preoperative, operative, and postoperative data components through the hospital medical record systems.
• Conduct follow‑ups with patients to monitor responses to the treatment and care plans.
• Attend weekly Morbidity & Mortality conferences to ensure reliable data collection of postoperative occurrences.
• Identify streamlining and process improvement opportunities in the data collection process.
• Demonstrate appropriate utilization of resources necessary to obtain valid, reliable data for entry into the Programme.
• Utilize software applications for data collection and analysis.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of data into the programme’s database and meet the caseload accrual protocol.

• Assist to drive process improvements and streamline workflows for efficient operations and patient care journey.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by reporting officer.

Key Requirements

• Nursing or medical background preferred.
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Meticulous attention to detail for accurate data abstraction.
• Proficiency in specialized data collection tools, data entry, and basic statistical principles.
• Basic understanding of surgical patient care, common procedures, and human anatomy/physiology preferred.
• Collaboration, problem‑solving, teamwork, project management, and deadline management valued.

Closing & Applications

When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion unite. At NUH, you can pursue personal and professional growth, embrace lifelong learning, and create a transformative healthcare experience for patients and professionals alike.