Co-Ordinator

Research Coordinator

JOB SUMMARY

To assist in the coordination, administration and general management of research projects spearheaded by TTSH Rehab Centre which include Institute of Research Excellence (IREx)

To support in ensuring that all relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SPECIFIC

1. Work with multidiscipline research teams in the conduct of the study by:
   1. Ensuring that all study activities (e.g., screening, recruitment, follow-up, specimen taking, data collection etc.) are conducted in accordance with the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice guidelines, applicable regulatory / ethical requirements, standard operating procedures, and hospital policies
   2. Ensuring timely renewal of ethic approvals and submission of reportable events (e.g., non-compliance and deviation report) to the Institutional Review Board
   3. Assist in procurement of consumables and management of subject reimbursement and ensuring accurate and complete source documentation, subject logs, subject transport reimbursement logs, and all other pertinent research documents
   4. Maintaining accurate and complete documentation / records of study and investigator files
   5. Administering study questionnaires including structured interviews
   6. Setting up and maintaining study database for data entry
2. Prepare for site monitoring visits and audits by ensuring that all study files are complete and up to date.
3. Conduct interviews and facilitate focus group discussion with the research participants.
4. Assist Investigators to ensure that the project financial spending operates within the approved research budget.
5. Assist Investigators to prepare and submit outcome, financial and administrative reports for submission to grant body.

GENERAL

1. Attend to administrative work necessary to support the project
2. Taking minutes of meetings
3. Coordinate research related meetings within TTSH and other collaborative institutions
4. To perform other duties as directed by the HOD, Principal Investigator and study team

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Degree in Nursing/Biological Sciences or related discipline

EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Healthcare/research is preferred.
• Demonstrate strong communication and analysis skills.
• Ability to converse in English, Mandarin and/or local dialects.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Meticulous, self-directed with the ability to work with little supervision.
• Knowledge of MS office applications
• Knowledge of statistical software preferred.