Research Coordinator (DSPCGY)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a research coordinator to enhance health services research in palliative care. The role involves patient recruitment, conducting interviews, and data management. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing or related fields and possess strong interpersonal skills. This position offers an opportunity to gain valuable experience in healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing, life sciences, or social sciences.
• Ability to connect with diverse age groups.
• Self-motivated and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit patients/research participants.
• Conduct interviews or surveys with participants.
• Assist with care coordination and patient navigation.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Interviewing skills

Data management

Motivated

Education

Bachelor degree in nursing or life sciences or social sciences

Job description

The Division of Supportive and Palliative Care (DSPC) seeks an unflappable and compassionate individual to contribute to our growing work in health services research. Our health services research projects seek to improve clinical care for patients with cancer by developing, evaluating and implementing novel models of healthcare service delivery for palliative care.

The research coordinator will perform a variety of activities under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or her designate:

• Screen and recruit patients/ research participants
• Conduct semi-structured interviews or surveys with patients/ research participants
• Participate in study procedures which may include care coordination, patient navigation and health coaching
• Extract clinical data from medical records
• Enter and manage study data
• Attend to the administrative and logistic needs of research projects, including IRB submissions and report writing

Job requirements

• Bachelor degree in nursing or life sciences or social sciences or related field
• Able to connect with young and old alike
• Motivated and able to work independently

This position will suit a self-motivated person who is keen to widen their horizons, gain experience in the healthcare sector and learn some practical skills in health services research.