GI Oncology Programme Intern, NCIS (Jan 2027 – Jun 2027)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital (NUH) invites applications for a 6-month full-time internship to explore hospital operations, GI Oncology programme activities, and multidisciplinary patient care within Singapore. The role offers hands-on exposure to data management, care pathways, tumour board coordination, and survivorship support.

Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, or Psychology, with strong analytical and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, or Psychology.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation writing abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential clinical data professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical database management and data quality checks in EPIC.
• Support care pathway materials creation and SOPs.
• Coordinate Tumour Board documentation and attend sessions.
• Administer health questionnaires to GI cancer patients.
• Facilitate referrals to allied health or social work under supervision.
• Support survivorship discharge documentation and transition to community follow-up.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Healthcare service improvement

Patient engagement

Communication skills

Documentation writing

Education

Public Health/Healthcare Management/Life Sciences/Psychology (in progress)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Curious about the inner workings of a hospital? Join NUH on a 6-month full time internship to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of healthcare organisations. Explore critical functions of hospital administration such as operations, human resource, communications, and quality improvement that support the smooth delivery of patient care.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

Job Description:

The intern will play an integral role in supporting the Gastrointestinal (GI) Oncology Programme, which encompasses Colorectal, Esophageal/Gastric, and Hepatobiliary cancers.

Working closely with three GI Case Managers - GI Care Coordinator, Colorectal Case Manager, and Young-Onset GI and Upper GI Case Manager.

The intern will gain broad, hands-on exposure to the full spectrum of GI oncology care. This includes clinical database management, care pathways implementation, tumour-board coordination, patient navigation, and survivorship support. The intern will have the opportunity to observe and support patient-facing activities alongside multidisciplinary clinical teams, developing both technical and interpersonal competencies in a real-world oncology setting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Database Management & Data Quality (Primary Scope)

• Review clinical data from EPIC (demographics, cancer type, staging, treatment, and follow-up outcomes)
• Perform data audits and validation to identify duplicates, missing entries, and inconsistencies
• Liaise with Case Manager to clarify and resolve data quality issues, ambiguous or incomplete information

Learning outcome: Ability to interpret and manage real-world clinical data in an oncology setting, with an understanding of data governance and registry management.

2. Care Pathway Support

• Observe and support the documentation and updating of care pathway materials
• Support creation and maintenance of SOPs related to care pathway workflows

Learning outcome: Understanding of how structured care pathways support patient navigation, clinical decision-making, and service continuity in oncology.

3. Tumour Board Coordination & Shadowing

• Assist with preparation and organisation of case materials for Tumour Board sessions
• Attend Tumour Board meetings as an observer, gaining exposure to multidisciplinary discussions across surgery, oncology, radiology, and pathology

Learning outcome: Appreciation of the multidisciplinary approach to cancer diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning, and the coordination work that underpins these meetings.

• Administer health questionnaires to First Visit and young-onset GI cancer patients to assess psychosocial and functional well-being
• Help identify patients requiring referrals to allied health professionals or social workers, and facilitate these under supervision

Learning outcome: Understanding of holistic patient care, psychosocial screening tools, and the role of case managers in supporting patients through their cancer journey.

• Assist in preparing survivorship discharge documentation and materials
• Gain exposure to the transition of patients from active treatment to community-based follow-up care

Learning outcome: Understanding of cancer survivorship frameworks and the importance of structured discharge planning in supporting long-term patient well-being.

Job Requirements:

• Students currently pursuing a degree in Public Health, Healthcare Management, Life Sciences, Psychology, or related fields are preferred.
• Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and organisational skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in healthcare service improvement and patient engagement.
• Good communication and documentation writing skills are essential.
• Candidates must exercise professionalism and maintain strict confidentiality when handling clinical and patient information and should be meticulous and accurate in data extraction and entry.

Kindly note the following:

• Minimum full-time commitment of 25 weeks from Jan 2027 is expected. Interested applicants are required to indicate their available commitment period in their resume.
• Applications will close on 30 November 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.