Research Officer, Geriatric Education & Research Institute

Institution: Khoo Teck Puat Hospital

Family Group: Allied Health

GERIATRIC EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTE

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE : Research Officer
DEPT/SECTION : Research

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To support GERI’s research and to contribute to its research strategies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(A) SPECIFIC (100%)
1. To support research in preventing functional decline and/or implementing integrated care
using appropriate methods and/or techniques
2. Prepare materials for submission to grant agencies
3. Conduct literature reviews, collect and analyze data
4. Prepare materials for ethics review
5. Prepare interview questions and recruit and/or interview subjects
6. Maintain accurate records of data, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
7. Contribute to project meetings
8. Prepare progress reports for the Principal Investigators and/or funding agency
9. Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations
10. Monitor the project budget
11. Work on other projects and initiatives, as required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
(A) EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
 Basic or Honors degree in a relevant discipline
 Research experience in health and social care will be an advantage
 Experience of working in a research team environment will be an advantage
 Good communication and interpersonal skills

(B) SPECIALISED TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
 Quantitative and/or qualitative research skills