Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, General Medicine / Clinical Epidemiology Unit

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive/Assistant Manager for General Medicine/Clinical Epidemiology Unit. The role involves monitoring clinical surveillance data, conducting contact tracing for infectious diseases, and summarizing relevant clinical information. Candidates should possess a recognized degree, data analysis skills, and strong communication abilities. This position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for renewal based on performance.

Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in any discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with data analysis using statistical software is advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinical surveillance data and prepare reports.
• Contact trace individuals exposed to infectious diseases.
• Summarise clinical information for reporting and evaluation.
• Maintain symptom and disease surveillance records.
• Conduct data analysis for surveillance reporting.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

Recognised Degree in any discipline

Tools

STATA

R

Python

SAS

SPSS

Epi Info

Job description

Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, General Medicine / Clinical Epidemiology Unit

Family Group: Administration

This is a full-time position offered on a 2-year employment contract, with the possibility of renewal/extension based on performance and organisational needs.

The Senior Executive / Assistant Manager will be responsible to monitor clinical surveillance data and prepare reports to track the occurrence of infectious diseases in the institution. Contact trace individuals who have been possibly exposed to infectious diseases within the institution.

Summarise relevant clinical information for reporting, evaluation and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure risks within institution.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) SPECIFIC

• Maintain accurate symptom and disease surveillance data record in a timely manner. (E.g. COVID-19 surveillance, Severe Influenza surveillance, Group A Streptococcus surveillance, TB surveillance, MOH Severe Illness and Deaths from Possible Infectious Causes (SIDPIC))
• Conduct basic epidemiological or operational data analysis for surveillance reporting of infectious diseases to relevant parties with good accuracy and timeliness.
• Gather and summarise relevant clinical information of patient index for reporting, evaluation, and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure within the institution.
• Coordinate contact tracing efforts with the relevant parties and complete the case investigation in a timely manner. Ensure timely and accurate recording of information of contacts and actions based on operational guidelines and procedures.
• Conduct investigations and interviews in a professional and empathetic manner to trace those in close contact with the diagnosed case and to determine the exposure.
• Collaborate with internal departments and regulatory bodies in supporting the screening and/or isolation of exposed contacts.
• Provide information on testing and or isolation/quarantine procedures based on protocols and procedures. Monitor and keep record of the symptoms and/or test results of contacts identified, as required.
• Assist with unit’s administrative and operation duties.
• Embrace continuous improvement through refinement of work performance.
• Any other projects, tasks and duties as assigned by Head of Clinical Epidemiology Unit or the Chairman Medical Board (CMB).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• 1. Recognised Degree in any discipline.
• 2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (E.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• 3. Experience with data analysis using statistical software (E.g. STATA, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info) will be advantageous.
• 4. Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 5. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.