Senior Research Analyst

National Healthcare Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare research organization in Singapore seeks a Research Officer to support various projects in Population Health Research. The role involves conducting literature reviews, coordinating data collection, and ensuring proper documentation of project files. The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in Health Science or a related field and at least 2 years of research experience, alongside strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of research experience.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and documentation.
• Experience with qualitative and survey research methods is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and data extraction.
• Ensure proper documentation of project files.
• Analyze challenges to project implementation.

Skills

Research project coordination

Data collection

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Health Science or related disciplines

Job description

Job Purpose

Population Health Research, Program Evaluation and Outcome Research, and Data Science are interdisciplinary fields which play important roles in understanding the health outcomes of groups of individuals in Singapore. HSOR, NHG has the expertise and know how to lead Singapore and MOH in this.

The job holder will support projects by:

• Conducting literature reviews, helping with data extraction and data collection including surveys, interviews and focus groups, assessing research participant eligibility and facilitating their enrolment.
• Requesting or acquiring equipment or supplies required for the project, and supporting project coordination.
• Ensuring proper documentation and archiving of project files/documents, ensuring that these documents are complete and in compliance with research audit, monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Identifying and analysing challenges and obstacles to project implementation, and proposing solutions.
• Conducting data processing, analysis and report writing under supervision.

Job Requirements

(a) Education/Training/Experience

• Preferably a Master’s degree in Health Science, Social Science, Statistics or related disciplines with at least 2 years research experience.
• Knowledgeable in research project coordination, data collection, monitoring, documentation and budgeting.

Understands research methodologies. Experience with qualitative and survey research methods is an advantage.

Able to conduct data analysis and report writing under supervision.

(b) Personal Attributes

• Thinks systematically and analytically.
• Meticulous and demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Resourceful and innovative when faced with challenges.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within HSOR and beyond.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate effectively with study team members, study participants and stakeholders.