Overview

To support investigators in conducting clinical research according to study protocol, Singapore Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements and institutional policies.

Job Descriptions

Research projects administration - Process and manage qualitative and quantitative study data, including the followings:

• plan, organize, and co-ordinate study activities workflow, including participant recruitment and coordination of study teams via regular meetings
• help PIs devise a data management plan for both qualitative and quantitative studies
• help with data collection with patients, including the administration of survey and the conduction of qualitative interviews
• handle data entry (including transcription for qualitative studies) and validation of study data, e.g., ensure that data is correctly recorded
• maintain records and manage e-filing system for documents related to specific research projects
• process collected data for analysis purposes, including the maintenance and handling of data employing Excel and basic functions of a data analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS)
• help conduct literature searches; perform article screening for systematic reviews
• Liaise with stakeholders from other areas (e.g., finance) and coordinate related logistics. Ensure timeliness in making payments to patients/volunteers
• Track utilisation of budget. Document and tabulate financial payments received and/or made to support the study; assist with procurement
• Maintain Investigator Site File and ensure that all study documents are complete and up to date
• During meetings, collate agendas, prepare materials, record minutes and track progress of follow up items
• Prepare regular reports to HOD and research unit on progress of projects; track achievements and contribute towards preparing regular progress reports to NMRC

Patient/Research Subject/Healthy Volunteers (Participant) Management

• Assist investigators in the screening and recruitment of potential research participants as according to study protocol
• Communicate to participants and volunteers on project demands and obtain informed consent
• Maintain and update screening log & enrollment logs
• Schedule appointments for patients/subjects
• Ensure participants’ compliance to trial medication

Ensure projects’ compliance

• Maintain database of participants’ data and ensure compliance with confidentiality and PDPA requirements
• Ensure compliance with the Singapore GCP and other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements and institutional policies if applicable
• Assist investigators in applying for ethics review and to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for clinical trial certificates (if required)

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or nursing, preferably with experience in recruiting patients for research projects in a healthcare institution.
• Possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Preferably have some experience in conducting focus-group interviews
• Excellent team player with ability to work independently and proactively.
• Meticulous with an eye for detail.
• Resourceful with a creative ability to make things happen.
• Proficient with Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

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