Research Asst

Institution: Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

Job Description
Project Carer Matters 2 aims to establish a hospital-to-home framework to better support caregivers of older adults in the Central Health Region. A major thrust of this project is the digitalization of solutions to increase accessibility and utility to seniors and their caregivers. We are seeking a responsible and meticulous part-time Research Assistant to join our research team. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the team and plays a vital role in ensuring the integrity and quality of the study data.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Undertake mandatory training to gain access to patients' electronic medical records (EMR).
Maintain strict compliance with PDPA, data governance policies, and confidentiality requirements when handling patient information.
Perform accurate extraction of patient data based on approved study requirements and authorized data extraction protocols.
Ensure timely and proper documentation and filing related to fieldwork.
Assist in supporting research team in necessary administrative project duties.
Perform other relevant duties as directed by the Principal Investigator or Research Fellow.

Key attributes:

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Able to commit to at least 2 full working days (within office hours)
Responsible and organized, with the ability to monitor and follow up with patient data promptly.
Resourceful and able to troubleshoot minor issues

Minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Public Health, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, or related field
Has relevant medical knowledge to understand patient’s medical records
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and maintain consistent follow-through
Proficiency in data entry, basic computer skills as well as the use of mobile application
Able to work during the period from October 2026 – January 2027

Interested individuals can apply by submitting the following documents:
1) CV
2) Cover letter
3) Educational Transcripts

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.