Research Fellow

JOB SUMMARY

• Lead evaluation of all arms and activities of Project, working under direction of Project Lead
• Drives preparation, conduct, analysis and translation of research activities to guide development and evaluation of project solutions, in conjunction with Project Lead.  
• Supports Project Lead/ Manager in drafting and collation of information for progress reports to funders and stakeholders.
• Leads critical evaluation of literature related to project.
• Drives drafting of manuscripts and scientific reports under direction of Project Lead.
• Identifies potential platforms for sharing and dissemination of findings e.g. conferences, journals to publish in.

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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

SPECIFIC

• Lead evaluation activities for Project
• Provides oversight and leadership over all evaluation activities and plans over Project across all sites.
• Leads critical evaluation of literature associated with Project.
• Leads application of research ethics submissions, working together with partnering bodies
• Leads collaborations with healthcare and academic partners together with Project Lead to produce research studies under direction of Project Lead.
• Leads interviewing of key stakeholders of Project, coding and analysis of interviews.
• Guides Research Assistant and additional personnel supporting research activities, ensuring activities are in compliance with Singapore guidelines and regulations by governing bodies.
• Leads design, execution, analysis and dissemination of research studies to evaluate Project.
• Project’s primary point of contact for audits by Institutional Review Board and Health Services Authority. 
• Leads dissemination and sharing of findings to stakeholders and scientific communities including publications in scientific journals.
• Apply for competitive grant(s) to expand and grow Project as required.

Professional Development

1. Constantly evaluates own performance based on the professional practice standards and clinical requirement/ competency to identify areas of strength/weakness and professional development needs.
2. Possesses knowledge of the institutional research governance, Good Clinical Practice and legislation relating to research.
3. Attends relevant research-related meetings.

GENERAL

1. Communicates effectively with all members in the healthcare delivery team and promotes an environment of collegiality and effective teamwork.
2. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
3. Works independently and meticulously.
4. Familiarizes with the mass disaster plan and participates in the mass casualty exercises according to the assigned role and responsibility.
5. Respects and protects patients’ rights and confidentiality.
6. Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Masters’/PhD qualification in nursing, social sciences, healthcare, public health or related discipline 
• Experienced leader of research team and/or lab
• Experienced in the conduct of qualitative/quantitative research and data analysis including relevant publications
• Experience in successful completion of research and evaluation projects