Temp Assistant (Part-Time)

National Healthcare Group Corporate Office (HQ); Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Assistant to support the Psychology department for a 1-year part-time contract. The role involves assisting clinical psychologists with research projects, data collection, and administrative duties. Ideal candidates should be graduates with a Bachelor's in Psychology and have relevant research experience. This position offers a chance to contribute to important mental health research while gaining valuable experience.

Qualifications

• Graduates (Bachelor of Psychology) required; Honours Graduates preferred.
• Academic and/or work experience in psychology research is necessary.
• Experience with conducting research interviews and/or managing research databases advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare measures or interview questions.
• Prepare and submit study amendments and status reports.
• Recruit participants and obtain their consent.
• Collect data via interviews and questionnaires.
• Transcribe interviews and score questionnaires.
• Enter and analyze data.
• Manage study database while ensuring confidentiality.
• Attend project meetings and take notes.
• Complete administrative duties related to research.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Psychology

Honours Graduates preferred

Academic and/or work experience in psychology research

Experience with conducting research interviews

Experience managing research database

Job description

Position: Temporary Assistant (Part-Time, 1 Year Contract)

Department: Psychology

Job Description

Temporary Assistant plays a crucial role as you will be providing support to ensure the smooth operations of the Psychology department. You will assist clinical psychologists within the Department of Psychology in carrying out research projects.

Job Responsibilities

1. Conduct literature reviews and prepare measures and/or interview questions
2. Prepare and submit study amendments, study status reports and other necessary documents to relevant research review committees and/or funding agencies, and liaise with them as the study administrator
3. Recruit participants including contacting potential participants and obtaining consent
4. Collect data by scheduling and conducting interviews and administering questionnaires
5. Transcribe interviews and score questionnaires
6. Enter and analyse data
7. Manage study database, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants
8. Attend project meetings and take meeting notes
9. Attend training as required
10. Administrative duties such as maintaining research‑related documents, ensuring all logistics and acquiring necessary supplies, providing administrative support for volunteers, and making claims and reimbursements
11. Any other duties assigned by supervisors

Requirements

Competency

1. Good interpersonal skills and team player with the ability to work independently

Educational and Professional Requirements

1. Graduates (Bachelor of Psychology); Honours Graduates preferred
2. Academic and/or work experience in psychology research
3. Experience with conducting research interviews and/or managing research database will an advantage

About IMH

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000‑bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG‑AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.