Research Co-ordinator (Qualitative)

Research Coordinator (1 year contract)

The Research Coordinator will work closely with the allocated clinicians/Principal Investigators (PIs) of Woodlands Hospital, to assist in the execution of clinical studies from study start-up to study conduct to study close-out. He/she will coordinate and monitor progress of the studies to ensure that the studies are conducted ethically and in compliance with the applicable guidelines and regulations including Institutional Ethics Review Board requirements, Good Clinical Practice requirements, MOH Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA). He/she will assist PIs with both the administrative duties including grant write-up and application and the operation aspect of the clinical studies including recruitment and data/sample collection.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Specific

• The qualitative researcher will provide research expertise in fields including and not limited to population health, functional and psychosocial impacts of built environment, rehabilitation and quality of life.

Study start-up

• Assist in administrative duties relating to the setup of the clinical studies such as the preparation of documents and forms for ethics submission, ensuring that study paperwork is handled punctually and appropriately, setting up of study folder in accordance with guidelines and regulations, arranging study meetings.
• Assist PI with grant write-up and application where appropriate
• Assist in logistics set-up activities, such as study procurement, in relation to the required activities of the clinical studies.
• Design and/or implement qualitative and mixed-method research projects related to social-health integration, psychosocial impact of physical environment, and rehabilitation-related topics.
• Develop data collection tools such as interview guides, PhotoVoice manuals, focus group scripts, and observation checklists.
  Study conduct
• Facilitate the planning of research projects and support research-related activities, including liaising with external partners as required.
• Screening and recruiting participants for enrolment to the studies.
• Follow up on studies required visits and procedures such as conducting qualitative data collection, including and not limited to interviews, focus groups, field observations and participatory research methods.
• Conduct qualitative data analysis using thematic analysis, content analysis, or grounded theory approaches.
• Contribute to academic manuscripts, reports, poster and oral presentations, abstracts and grant applications.
• Contribute to quantitative and mixed-method (qualitative and quantitative) data analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Timely update and maintenance of electronic study documents and research databases.
• Upkeep of study folder in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations
  Assist in project management, such as project progress tracking, managing audit trail and submission of progress reports.  
  When applicable, assist in preparation and handling of audits, inspections, and monitoring.
   

Study close-out

Ensure proper archival procedures are adhered to and in compliance to relevant guidelines and regulations.
Ensure proper and timely administrative closure such as claims and reports submission and account closure.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
 

Education / Training / Experience

• Degree (Bachelors/ Masters) in population health, therapy, psychology, social sciences, social work or related courses
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in qualitative research and analysis.
• Experience in healthcare sector would be preferred.
• Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s sociocultural context and ability to engage local communities and stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to conduct interviews in English and Mandarin, as the role involves interaction with stakeholders who primarily speak these languages.
• Familiarity with qualitative software such as NVivo, Altas.ti or Dedoose.
• Knowledge in quantitative methods, and mixed method research and analysis.
• Ability to use quantitative tools such as SPSS or Stata would be advantageous.
• Able to work independently, as well as work well in team settings.
• Keen interest in research, conscientious and motivated.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.