Research Assistant

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Research Coordinator to support healthcare research and data management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, strong communication skills, and experience in project coordination. Responsibilities include managing data collection, conducting fieldwork, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. This role offers an opportunity to engage with community stakeholders and contribute to impactful research.

Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare research and project coordination preferred.
• Experience with community-based research or programme evaluation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support electronic and manual data collection, including programming surveys.
• Conduct fieldwork, administering surveys and conducting interviews.
• Ensure data quality through monitoring and preparing datasets for analysis.
• Assist with preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board applications.
• Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative data analyses.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Good team player

Ability to communicate in Mandarin

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field

Tools

Statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)

Job description

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, health sciences, healthcare administration, or related field

Experience

• Experience with healthcare research and project coordination is preferred
• Experience with community-based research or programme evaluation will be desirable

Special Attributes and Knowledge

• Proficiency in English
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin will be preferred
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good team player
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Data Collection and Management

• Support electronic and manual data collection, including programming surveys and assessments into digital platforms.
• Conduct fieldwork, such as administering surveys, conducting interviews, and facilitating focus groups with community members.
• Ensure data quality through monitoring, cleaning, and preparing datasets for analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R).

Research Administration and Compliance

• Assist with preparing materials for data collection and training sessions for field staff.
• Support the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate records of participant consent and reimbursement, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and organizational requirements.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative data analyses, including descriptive statistics and coding of transcripts.
• Collaborate with research staff to produce data visualizations and initial findings for reports and presentations.
• Assist in literature reviews and synthesis of evidence to inform research design and interpretation.

Operational and Logistical Support

• Coordinate logistics for fieldwork, including scheduling, resource allocation, and troubleshooting challenges during data collection.
• Support the research team in administrative tasks, such as managing files, tracking progress, and assisting with grant or contract documentation.

Adherence to Research Integrity and Confidentiality

• Disclose any conflicts of interest and ensure all research activities are conducted with integrity and transparency.
• Safeguard participant data and maintain confidentiality throughout the research process.

Secondary Responsibilities

Community Engagement and Communication

• Serve as a liaison between the research team and community stakeholders, ensuring research activities are culturally appropriate and responsive to community needs.
• Represent the research team at community events and support knowledge sharing with local partners.
• Communicate findings and updates to both internal and external stakeholders as required.