Research Fellow (Digital Medicine TRP)

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The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore.

Job Description
The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Fellowship under the Institute for Digital Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The World Economic Forum (the Forum) is an International Organisation for Public-Private Cooperation, engaging global leaders to shape major agendas across sectors. Its Centre for Health and Healthcare focuses on enhancing healthcare systems by scaling solutions for resilience, efficiency, and equity through diverse stakeholder engagement.

The Centre has launched the "Digital Healthcare Transformation (DHT) Initiative," a multi-year program to boost public-private partnerships in digital health, data, and AI. This initiative complements the Global Health Equity Network (GHEN), which promotes health equity and patient-centred system transformation.

Singapore, a leader in healthcare delivery and equity due to its investment in digital health, will be highlighted as a World Economic Forum Centre for Health and a Healthcare Country Lighthouse. This collaboration aims to showcase Singapore's healthcare success globally and identify opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships to advance health equity through digital transformation.

The fellowship is for 3 years (or until February 2028, whichever comes first, if applicable). Initially, a 1-year contract will be offered, renewable based on performance.

Purpose of the Post
This role is based in Singapore and hosted within the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Fellow will be involved in projects from the Forum's Centre for Health and Healthcare. The Fellow will report directly to the Forum's Lead for Digital Healthcare Transformation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. The Fellow will act as project manager and content expert in Digital Healthcare Transformation and will work in partnership with a paired Fellow in Health Equity.
2. Working on the topics of digital health and health data to research and draft a White Paper on Singapore's health system transformation journey, including leading interviews with key Digital Healthcare Transformation stakeholders and identifying future opportunities for collaboration.
3. Develop and execute a dissemination plan for key learnings from the paper, including public engagement opportunities and convening interested stakeholders to share best practices.
4. Support the broader GHEN team to incubate and manage a regional public-private working group focused on specific Digital Healthcare gaps and opportunities identified in the research, to support the building on existing Singapore-led work in Southeast Asia to develop and execute a dissemination plan of key learnings and best practices identified via Forum events and public engagement channels as well as collaboration in the digital health area.
5. Contribute to the Forum's broader global Digital Health strategy with Singapore-based insights and case studies - linking also to the Digital Healthcare Transformation Initiative in partnership with the Health Equity Fellow.
6. Drive partner engagement opportunities in Singapore with all relevant stakeholder groups across sectors.

Qualifications

Preferred requirements and experience
• Doctoral degree in relevant fields such as digital health, health data, AI & frontier tech, or medicine.
• At least 8 years of professional experience with expertise in health industry strategies and operations across various regions.
• In-depth knowledge of digital health and tech, including clinical, technical aspects, social determinants, and impact measurement methodologies.
• Extensive experience collaborating with public and private sector stakeholders in Singapore on multi-sectoral partnerships.
• Proficient in analysing complex issues using business intelligence and making informed recommendations.

Qualifications
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with attention to detail and critical thinking abilities.
• High proficiency in English with excellent communication skills to present findings to English-speaking stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate multi-stakeholder interests and drive impactful societal action.
• Experience in producing thought leadership content such as blogs, research papers, and reports.
• Proven interest in social issues, personal integrity aligned with World Economic Forum's mission, and willingness to travel internationally.

Application
Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. Informal inquiries are welcome and should be made to Ms Poonam Rai at poonam@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit the following during job application:
1) Cover letter introducing themselves, career goals and earliest start date.
2) Brief statement of interest matching their skills and competencies to the requirements of the post (no more than 500 words).
3) Curriculum Vitae, containing contact information of three named referees.
4) A sample of published work that is the most relevant to the current vacancy, if available.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

More Information
Location: Kent Ridge Campus
Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department: Dean-Med-Research Office - Digital Medicine Translational Research Programme
Employee Referral Eligible: No
Job requisition ID: 28125