Senior Executive, General Surgery

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a full-time position for managing the National Trauma Registry. Responsibilities include conducting trauma case screenings, entering accurate data into the registry, and generating reports. Candidates should possess a degree related to healthcare and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal applicants are detail-oriented and can handle large datasets effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting.
• Comfortable working with large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily trauma case screening to identify eligible cases.
• Enter trauma data accurately into the National Trauma Registry.
• Generate routine and ad-hoc trauma data reports.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Biomedical Sciences, or related discipline

Job description

*** This is a full-time position offered on an employment contract till 31 March 2027, with the possibility of renewal/extension based on performance and organisational needs.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Maintains the hospital National Trauma Registry and all quality assurance issues related to the Trauma Registry. He / she is responsible for entering data into the registry system ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in handling of all trauma related matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

A. Core Responsibilities

• Conduct daily trauma case screening to identify eligible cases for registry inclusion
• Abstract, code, and enter trauma data accurately into the National Trauma Registry in accordance with established definitions and guidelines
• Conduct 6- and 12-month follow-up outcome interviews via telephone
• Perform routine data quality, completeness, and consistency checks to ensure accurate capture of trauma volume and outcomes
• Participate in data validation and data cleaning exercises, including internal and external audits
• Generate routine and ad-hoc trauma data reports for clinical, operational, audit, and regulatory purposes
• Assist in the review and refinement of trauma registry criteria, data elements, abstraction guidelines, and workflows
• Support trauma registry system enhancements, including user acceptance testing and reporting of system issues or errors

B. General Responsibilities

1. Clinical Governance and Audit
   • Participate in annual trauma audits, including mortality reviews, injury coding audits, and data reliability assessments
2. Research
   • Support and participate in trauma-related and injury prevention research activities, including data extraction and validation

Job Requirements

Education, Training and Experience

• Degree in Nursing (Singapore Registered Nurse), Allied Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline
• Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a clinical or hospital setting

Skills and Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience with clinical registries, data abstraction, or medical coding, and good knowledge of medical terminology, will be an advantage
• Meticulous, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with large datasets
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills