You will be part of the team comprises therapists, paediatricians, nurses and administrative staff alongside with PAP Community Foundation in the School-based Child Development Unit (SCDU) to transfer the necessary skill required, then codify the skills and knowledge into new systems and processes for scaling up to deliver a fuller suit of services young family need. To support the principal investigators in research and administrative matters.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• To ensure research protocol is adhered to and conducted in accordance to IRB requirements.
• To liaise with internal and external agencies/parties and facilitate successful implementation of studies.
• To prepare schedule for site visits and data collection (e.g., administration of consent forms, surveys, etc).
• To assist with research matters such as literature review and writing of scientific manuscripts for publication.
• To ensure accurate documentation of data entry and timely completion of data analysis.
• To analyse, evaluate and interpret collected data.
• Assist in the development and writing of grant proposals and/or business plans for specific research projects if required.
• Assist and coordinate in the provision of support services to Principal Investigators/Investigators and researchers.
• Monitor the progress of research activities; maintain records of research activities and support the PI in preparing periodic and ad hoc reports, as required by the Division/Departments/Services, Principal Investigators/Investigators. administrators, funding agencies, and/or regulatory bodies.
• Organise and facilitate meetings, conferences, and other events associated with research activities; may perform and/or coordinate activities, as appropriate to research objectives.
• To assist in other related duties incidental to the work described therein.

Job requirements:

• Degree / Masters in Life Sciences, Health Sciences or other related field
• Prior experience in a healthcare related setting with research background is preferred
• Competent in the use of data analysis tools
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research, NVivo and Stata
• Possess good oral and communication skills
• Able to work meticulously and independently
• Strong proficiency in English
• Possess initiative and drive in a fast-paced setting