Research Associate, Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (Contract)

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health research centre in Singapore is seeking a Research Associate for the Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation. The role involves supporting population health initiatives through research, data analysis, and educational activities. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree and relevant experience in health research.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in population health research.
• Experience in health economics or implementation science is an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator in conducting literature and systematic reviews.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research studies and perform data analysis.
• Organise analytical and research activities and prepare reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Biostatistics, Social Science, Epidemiology

Tools

SPSS

STATA

SAS

Nvivo

Job description

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Research Associate, Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (Contract)

Job Category: Allied Health Professional

Posting Date: 7 May 2025

The Centre for Population Health Research and Implementation (CPHRI) is a centralised platform for population health research, innovation, implementation and evaluation activities at the SingHealth Regional Health System. CPHRI aims to seamlessly leverage data and technology to guide and support population health initiatives and accelerate the implementation of research findings in care delivery and improvement.

You will support the work of the Population-based, Unified, Learning System for Enhanced and Sustainable Health (PULSES) Centre Grant which seeks to develop a learning and integrated Regional Health System to address unmet needs and advance population health research in Singapore.

You will assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in conducting literature reviews and systematic reviews as well as assisting with study design and planning. You will conduct quantitative and qualitative research studies and perform data analysis. You will organise analytical and research activities and prepare manuscripts/reports/proposals. You will offer technical guidance and research support to department staff in the domain of analytics and programme evaluation. You will also support the development of educational curriculum and conduct education activities related to the various population health research areas and projects.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Biostatistics, Social Science, Epidemiology or related academic area with least 2 years’ experience in population health research

Experience in health economics, built environment on social factors and health or implementation science will be an advantage

Experience in using any statistical package (SPSS/STATA/SAS) or qualitative analysis software Nvivo

Good verbal and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and in a team

Work arrangements

This role offers hybrid work arrangements, providing the flexibility of working remotely and in the office