Temp Assistant (Part-Time, 1 Year Contract)

National Healthcare Group Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A premier mental health institution in Singapore is seeking a Temporary Assistant to support operations in the Psychology department. This part-time role involves conducting literature reviews, managing research databases, and assisting with participant recruitment. Ideal candidates are recent psychology graduates with research experience. The position is part-time under a 1-year contract, providing a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in mental health research.

Qualifications

• Graduates in psychology with honours preferred.
• Academic/work experience in psychology research.
• Experience with research interviews/database management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and prepare interview questions.
• Prepare study amendments and liaise with review committees.
• Recruit participants and obtain consent.
• Collect data through interviews and questionnaires.
• Transcribe interviews and score questionnaires.
• Enter and analyze data and manage the study database.
• Attend project meetings and take notes.
• Provide administrative support for research activities.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Psychology

Job description

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Institution: Institute of Mental Health

Family Group: Allied Health

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

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:

• 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

Requirements:

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.