Temp Assistant (Part-Time)

Institute of Mental Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental health institute in Singapore seeks a part-time Temporary Assistant to support the Psychology department. The role involves conducting literature reviews, recruiting participants, and managing research data. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and preferably some research experience. This role offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects in mental health.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Psychology preferred, with experience in research.
• Experience with research interviews and managing databases is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare interview questions.
• Prepare documents for research review committees.
• Recruit and consent participants for studies.
• Collect and analyze research data.
• Manage the study database confidentially.
• Attend project meetings, take notes, and fulfill administrative duties.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Psychology

Honours Graduates preferred

Academic work experience in psychology research

Job description

Overview

Temporary Assistant (Part-Time) 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare measures and/or interview questions
• Prepare study amendments, study status reports and other necessary documents for submission to relevant research review committees and/or funding agencies, and liaise with them as the study administrator
• Recruit participants including contacting potential participants and obtaining consent
• Collect data by scheduling and conducting interviews and administering questionnaires
• Transcribe interviews and score questionnaires
• Enter and analyse data
• Manage study database, safeguarding the confidentiality of participants
• Attend project meetings and take meeting notes
• Attend training as required
• 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
• Any other duties assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

Competency

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

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Graduates (Bachelor of Psychology); Honours Graduates preferred
• Academic and/or work experience in psychology research
• 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.