Executive / Senior Executive - Singapore Population Health Studies

About the role

The Singapore Population Health Studies (SPHS) is a large-scale population-based health research initiative within the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health at the National University of Singapore. This role supports the health assessment operations of the cohort studies that feed into a Singapore population biobank. It is based at the NUS Kent Ridge Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in operational planning and help develop and document Work Instructions (WIs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the data collection protocol.
• Source and coordinate with vendors for the procurement and supply of services or goods needed for health screening operations.
• Perform health screening procedures according to WIs and SOPs, such as anthropometric measurements, blood pressure measurement, retinal imaging, ECG, visual acuity tests, hand grip strength measurement, carotid ultrasound and DEXA scans.
• Ensure participant safety and privacy by following established guidelines and work practices.
• Participate in or carry out periodic technical re-assessments to keep data collection and image acquisition consistent.
• Implement new procedures for future research projects.
• Opportunity to act as a supervisor, training, assessing and supervising trainees involved in research operations.

Required profile

• Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Ability to interact with people of different ages and backgrounds.
• Fluency in spoken Mandarin, Chinese dialects, Malay or Tamil is an advantage, to communicate with participants who speak only those languages.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

Required skills

• Phlebotomy skill is an advantage.
• Health screening procedures including anthropometry, blood pressure measurement, retinal imaging, ECG, visual acuity testing, carotid ultrasound and DEXA.

Schedule: 42-hour week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:45am to 5:30pm, Wednesday 9am to 5pm.