Research Coordinator (DSPCGY)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a compassionate Research Coordinator to support health services research for patients with cancer. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, conducting interviews, and managing study data. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor's degree, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Able to connect with young and old.
• Self-motivated and independent.

Responsibilities

• Screen and recruit patients for research.
• Conduct semi-structured interviews.
• Manage study data and attend to administrative needs.

Skills

Patient recruitment

Conducting interviews

Data management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor degree in nursing, life sciences, social sciences or related field

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.