Research Co-ordinator (Qualitative) - 1 Year Contract

About the role

NHG is hiring a Research Co-ordinator (Qualitative) for a 1-year contract at Woodlands Hospital. The co-ordinator works closely with the allocated clinicians and Principal Investigators (PIs) to help run clinical studies from start-up through conduct to close-out, coordinating progress so that studies are conducted ethically and in line with guidelines and regulations, including Institutional Ethics Review Board requirements, Good Clinical Practice and the MOH Human Biomedical Research Act.

Key responsibilities

• Support study start-up: prepare ethics submission documents and forms, set up study folders, arrange study meetings, assist with grant write-ups and applications, and handle study procurement.
• Design and run qualitative and mixed-method projects on population health, the psychosocial impact of the built environment, rehabilitation and quality of life, and develop tools such as interview guides, PhotoVoice manuals, focus group scripts and observation checklists.
• Recruit participants, follow up on visits and procedures, and carry out qualitative data collection including interviews, focus groups, field observations and participatory methods.
• Analyse qualitative data using thematic analysis, content analysis or grounded theory, and contribute to manuscripts, reports, posters, presentations, abstracts and grant applications.
• Help with quantitative and mixed-method analysis, maintain electronic study documents and databases, track project progress, manage audit trails, and support audits, inspections and monitoring.
• Ensure proper archival and administrative closure, including claims and report submission and account closure.

Required profile

• Degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in population health, therapy, psychology, social sciences, social work or a related course.
• At least 3-4 years of experience in qualitative research and analysis; healthcare sector experience preferred.
• Good written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Singapore's sociocultural context and ability to engage local communities and stakeholders.
• Able to conduct interviews in English and Mandarin.
• Keen interest in research, detail-oriented, able to work independently and in teams.

Required skills

• Qualitative software such as NVivo, Atlas.ti or Dedoose.
• Knowledge of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research and analysis.
• Use of SPSS or Stata is advantageous.