Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Lead evaluation of all arms and activities of Project, working under direction of Project Lead
• Drives preparation, conduct, analysis and translation of research activities to guide development and evaluation of project solutions, in conjunction with Project Lead.
• Supports Project Lead/ Manager in drafting and collation of information for progress reports to funders and stakeholders.
• Leads critical evaluation of literature related to project.
• Drives drafting of manuscripts and scientific reports under direction of Project Lead.
• Identifies potential platforms for sharing and dissemination of findings e.g. conferences, journals to publish in.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC

• Lead evaluation activities for Project
• Provides oversight and leadership over all evaluation activities and plans over Project across all sites.
• Leads critical evaluation of literature associated with Project.
• Leads application of research ethics submissions, working together with partnering bodies
• Leads collaborations with healthcare and academic partners together with Project Lead to produce research studies under direction of Project Lead.
• Leads interviewing of key stakeholders of Project, coding and analysis of interviews.
• Guides Research Assistant and additional personnel supporting research activities, ensuring activities are in compliance with Singapore guidelines and regulations by governing bodies.
• Leads design, execution, analysis and dissemination of research studies to evaluate Project.
• Project's primary point of contact for audits by Institutional Review Board and Health Services Authority.
• Leads dissemination and sharing of findings to stakeholders and scientific communities including publications in scientific journals.
• Apply for competitive grant(s) to expand and grow Project as required.

Professional Development * Constantly evaluates own performance based on the professional practice standards and clinical requirement/ competency to identify areas of strength/weakness and professional development needs.

• Possesses knowledge of the institutional research governance, Good Clinical Practice and legislation relating to research.
• Attends relevant research-related meetings.

GENERAL * Communicates effectively with all members in the healthcare delivery team and promotes an environment of collegiality and effective teamwork.

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Works independently and meticulously.
• Familiarizes with the mass disaster plan and participates in the mass casualty exercises according to the assigned role and responsibility.
• Respects and protects patients' rights and confidentiality.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters'/PhD qualification in nursing, social sciences, healthcare, public health or related discipline
• Experienced leader of research team and/or lab
• Experienced in the conduct of qualitative/quantitative research and data analysis including relevant publications
• Experience in successful completion of research and evaluation projects

Skills Required