Project Lead, Community Respiratory Virus Epidemiology

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

Singapore

On-site

SGD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time Research Associate to conduct and manage community-based epidemiologic research on the transmission, immunity and vaccination of respiratory viruses in Singapore. Those with more experience may be considered for a Research Fellow.

The role offers opportunities to grow a research support team and collaborate with international partners, with

Qualifications

Master's degree or above with at least 2 years of post-qualification work experience in clinical trial and/or epidemiologic study management.
GCP certification.
Excellent project management, written/verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
Good time management and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Able to work independently and collaboratively within the team as well as across teams.
Be organised, responsible, detail-minded and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

To serve as the Project Manager and lead and manage day-to-day operations of community-based research on the epidemiology of respiratory virus infections and vaccinations
To coordinate, train, supervise and motivate team members to conduct research activities in outreach centres and the community for participant enrolment and follow-up, for example in-person/ online interviews and surveys, blood and respiratory specimens collection, vaccination, home visits, health screening, health education
To apply and ensure good research practice in compliance with the Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other regulatory requirements
To develop and maintain enrolment and follow-up targets, timelines and progress monitoring
To assure the quality of data collection and study documentation
To coordinate clinical specimens collection, transport, storage and management in the field and laboratory
To manage financial aspects of study operations such as incentives, reimbursement and payments to participants and vendors
To liaise with ethics, regulatory, funding and other external bodies
To coordinate with site partners and international collaborators
To assist study investigators with study protocol development/ amendment, budget planning, grant administration, financial oversight and reporting
To draft written reports
To assist in general administrative, operational and other duties as assigned
Irregular working hours may be required