Research Analyst

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is looking for a research officer to support Population Health Research and Data Science projects. The role involves conducting literature reviews, managing data collection, ensuring compliance with documentation, and analyzing data. Ideal candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong communication skills. A meticulous approach and ability to work within a team are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of research experience in a relevant field.
• Experience with qualitative and survey research methods is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and manage data extraction.
• Support project coordination and acquire necessary supplies.
• Ensure compliance with research documentation requirements.
• Identify challenges to project implementation and propose solutions.
• Conduct data analysis and assist in report writing under supervision.

Skills

Research project coordination

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree in Health Science, Social Science, Statistics or related

Job description

Job Purpose

Population Health Research, Program Evaluation and Outcome Research, and Data Science are interdisciplinary fields which play important roles in understanding the health outcomes of groups of individuals in Singapore. HSOR, NHG has the expertise and know how to lead Singapore and MOH in this.

The job holder will support projects by:

• Conducting literature reviews, helping with data extraction and data collection including surveys, interviews and focus groups, assessing research participant eligibility and facilitating their enrolment.
• Requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies required for the project, and supporting project coordination.
• Ensuring proper documentation and archiving of project files/documents, ensuring that these documents are complete and in compliance with research audit, monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Identifying and analysing challenges and obstacles to project implementation, and proposing solutions.
• Conducting data processing, analysis and report writing under supervision.

Job Requirements

(a) Education/Training/Experience

• Preferably a Master’s degree in Health Science, Social Science, Statistics or related disciplines with at least 2 years research experience.
• Knowledgeable in research project coordination, data collection, monitoring, documentation and budgeting.

Understands research methodologies. Experience with qualitative and survey research methods is an advantage.

Able to conduct data analysis and report writing under supervision.

(b) Personal Attributes

• Thinks systematically and analytically.
• Meticulous and demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Resourceful and innovative when faced with challenges.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within HSOR and beyond.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively with study team members, study participants and stakeholders.