Sr Executive

The Research Assistant will support the Nursing Home Extended Services (NEXUS) Programme under NHG Population Health, which aims to strengthen integrated care and support for nursing home residents. The role will provide research and evaluation support for the programme, including participant recruitment and consent where applicable, data collection and management, data quality checks, analysis, literature reviews, and preparation of progress reports and research outputs. The Research Assistant will work closely with the programme team, clinical partners and evaluation workgroup to monitor programme implementation, KPIs and outcomes, and contribute to the generation of evidence to inform programme improvement and future sustainability. The NEXUS programme has specific interim and final evaluation/reporting requirements under its three-year funding period commencing January 2027

A.       KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Data Collection and Management

• Support electronic and manual data collection, including programming surveys and assessments into digital platforms.
• Conduct fieldwork, such as administering surveys, conducting interviews, and facilitating focus groups with community members.
• Ensure data quality through monitoring, cleaning, and preparing datasets for analysis using statistical software (e.g., Stata, R).
• Liaison between clinical research team and research evaluators (e.g. HSOR, PSDEU)

2. Research Administration and Compliance

• Assist with preparing materials for data collection and training sessions for field staff.
• Support the preparation and submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and ensure compliance with ethical standards.
• Maintain accurate records of participant consent and reimbursement, ensuring all documentation meets regulatory and organizational requirements.

3. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Conduct basic quantitative and qualitative data analyses, including descriptive statistics and coding of transcripts.
• Collaborate with research staff to produce data visualizations and initial findings for reports and presentations.
• Assist in literature reviews and synthesis of evidence to inform research design and interpretation.
• Data visualization for presentation at various forums (this is cover presentations that we may need at various platforms)

4. Operational and Logistical Support

• Coordinate logistics for fieldwork, including scheduling, resource allocation, and troubleshooting challenges during data collection.
• Support the research team in administrative tasks, such as managing files, tracking progress, and assisting with grant or contract documentation.

6. Adherence to Research Integrity and Confidentiality

• Disclose any conflicts of interest and ensure all research activities are conducted with integrity and transparency.
• Safeguard participant data and maintain confidentiality throughout the research process.

B.       SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Nursing Homes Engagement and Communication

•     Serve as a liaison between the programme team and community stakeholders, ensuring research activities are culturally appropriate and responsive to community needs.

•     Represent the programme team at community events, nursing homes and hospitals engagement, and support knowledge sharing with local partners.

•     Communicate findings and updates to both internal and external stakeholders as required.