Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and REsponse (PREPARE) is a national programme set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support and strengthen Singapore’s key research capabilities, translational platforms, and expertise which can be harnessed to detect, respond to, and contain future infectious disease threats. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) serves as the administrative host of PREPARE. There are five co-operative programmes established under PREPARE. These co-operatives are supported by a national biorepository for clinical samples, tissues and associated data, and infectious diseases (ID) clinical and research databases.

The Regional Networks Co-operative Programme aims to:

• Create a strong regional infectious diseases network in Southeast Asia that enable timely insights sharing and information exchange.
• Talent programme that supports the training and exchange of researchers and students between Singapore and the region

• Regional clinical research network that can rapidly conduct multicentre studies, generate high quality clinical insights and inform clinical management in the event of a regional outbreak or global pandemic.

The Manager/Assistant Director is a key team member of the Regional Networks Co-operative who will be providing project management, coordination, and administrative support in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the Regional Networks Co-operative Programme.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC

The Manager/Assistant Director of PREPARE’s Regional Networks Co-operative Programme will be involved in:

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  Provide administrative support to the Regional Networks Co-operative Programme
• Liaise with local and overseas institutions/hospitals to set up clinical trials and projects.
• Coordinate and manage clinical trials and projects
• Facilitate timely review of research related agreements
• Track and prepare reports to PREPARE
• Organise trainings and workshops

GENERAL
To perform other duties as directed by supervisor(s) including work areas not mentioned here but are within the scope of the Regional Networks Co-operative.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in public health, microbiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, biological, biomedical or chemical sciences, or a related discipline.

EXPERIENCE
Candidate must have:

Keen interest in research administration, project management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexible and ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
Able to work independently
Excellent interpersonal skills

Job Family
Administration
Working Location
Novena (Central)
Working Hours
Office Hours
Job Level
Senior Management
Education Level
Bachelor Degree, Master Degree