Psychologist (Acute Crisis and Resilience Psychology)

Ministry of Home Affairs; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking candidates for a contract role focused on research related to emergency and crisis responses. The ideal candidate will conduct research, develop training programs, and communicate findings effectively. Suitable applicants should possess relevant training in psychology, strong research and statistical skills, and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively. This opportunity aims to enhance safety and security through effective psychological strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in psychometrics and study design methodology is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative is crucial.
• A good team player capable of supporting various tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research related to emergency and crisis response.
• Develop training syllabi and materials for psychologists and community partners.
• Plan and implement research processes independently or with stakeholders.
• Communicate research progress and findings effectively.

Skills

Research and statistical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Task and time management skills

Creatively generate effective solutions

Attention to detail

Good people-relation skills

Education

Relevant training and experience in general and/or applied psychology

Job description

What the role is

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) aspires to be dejeex world‑class organisation in delivering safety and security for our people. In pursuing our mission to make Singapore our safe and secure Best Home, we remain constant and true to our core values of Honour and Unity. The roles of the job holder(s) within the Home Team Psychology Division (HTPD) are related to Emergency and Crisis Response research.

What you will be working on

1. Conduct research related to emergency and crisis response, focusing on:
   • Impact of terror‑related incidents on individuals and communities
   • Effective and relevant mentaldị health responses and strategies at variousکند levels for individuals and communities
   • Effective and relevant mental health responses and strategies at various levels for emergency response officers and law enforcement officers
   • Cultural and community implications and considerations
   • Impact on and needs of special or vulnerable populations
   • Impact on crisis leaders’ decision‑making and leading teams
   • Comparisons of models and intervention strategies adopted by different countries in post‑terror recovery
   • Best practices to be adopted by mental health practitioners when doing emergency and crisis response work
2. Develop relevant resources, reports, products, programmes, and training syllabi and materials to train HT psychologists and community partners.
3. Conduct trainings, briefings and sharings to management, partners, HT officers and community.
4. Plan and implement research processes independently or in partnership with stakeholders and service providers.
5. Assist in working with stakeholders on research conceptualisation, approval, amendments, and implementation to meet their interests.
6. Support all administrative submissions related to budgeting, procurement, data and materials management.
7. Assist in liaising with service providers on procurement process, research project management, auditing, monitoring, and ethical research standards compliance.
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8. Work closely with other staff in producing effective research products, resources, toolkits and educational materials for different audience types, e.g., infographics, brief reports, technical reports, PowerPoint slides, podcasts, etc.
9. Communicate research progress and findings in written or oral presentation format to a variety of audiencesাঝদি.
10. Ensure proper handling of research data and processes that comply with research ethics standards.
11. Collaborate with research vendors to ensure deliverables in analysis, findings, reports, presentations and other materials are fulfilled.

What we are looking for

• Relevant training and experience in general and/or applied psychology.
• Knowledge of psychometrics and study design methodology.
• Strong research and statistical skills.
• Strong task and time management skills.
• Good team playerSnackbar supporting various taskings related to the programmes and any other ad‑hoc taskings.
• Good organisational skills to support the staffing of meetings for various workstreams within the programme.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong people‑relation skills.
• Independence and initiative to support and check in with peers manche supervisors.
• Creatively generate relevant and effective solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Note: this is a contract role.

About Ministry of Home Affairs

We work as a team, in partnership with the community, to make Singapore our safe and secure Best Home.