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Company description:

SingHealth Polyclinics, a leader in family medicine, provides seamless, patient-centred and preventive healthcare that is affordable and accessible to all. SingHealth Polyclinics' network of polyclinics provides primary healthcare services to the community. It plays an integral role in promoting a healthy lifestyle within the community and empowering families with the knowledge of common health issues, care and treatment options. SingHealth Polyclinics is a member of Singapore Health Services (SingHealth) - a public healthcare cluster which also manages three hospitals and five specialty centres.

Job description:

Job Description

You will assist Principal investigators in conducting clinical trials & research projects according to Singapore Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. You will plan, organise & coordinate workflow of study projects from initiation to completion phase, perform screening and recruitment activities as well as compile relevant patients' data and maintain proper study documentation according to established protocols and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will facilitate coordination of research studies with funding and regulatory bodies. Other duties include providing administrative support for Research Department when the need arises.

Requirements:

• Life Science or Nursing Degree holder. Candidates with Nursing Diploma must have minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• At least 1-2 years of experience in clinical research coordination
• Ability to converse in mainstream languages (able to speak in local dialects will be an added advantage) to handle patient queries on the research study
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently and/or a team player, meticulous in details
• Proficient with MS Office applications

You will be part of the research team involved in various clinical projects and will be required to perform the following:

• Act as a liaison between study participants and the research team; provide study participants with clear explanation of purpose of study and assist with obtaining informed consent

• Schedule participants for visits to clinic for the required tests and evaluations, collect their samples and assist in monitoring the participants' well-being

• Assist with compilation and management of patient data; ensure study is conducted in compliance with study protocols, established procedures and timeline

• Draft reports for submission to the relevant authorities

• Tabulate and document financial payments received or made to the study

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing/ Medical Technology / Health Science / Life Science / Pharmacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Salary: up to $4000

Duration: 6 months contract

Working Days & Hours: Mon-Fri Office Hours

Location: Jurong

Job Description:

Subject Recruitment and follow up

• Be involved in subject recruitment, scheduling and data entry. Screen patients based on study eligibility, and communicate the study aims to potential subjects in layman terms.
• Obtain consent taking, administer study questionnaires and follow-up on study participants.
• Work closely with research team, clinicians, clinic staff and other relevant internal departments to ensure research study needs are met.
• Able to work on tight timelines, set sensible targets and achieve research deliverables.

Research Documentation / Administrative duties

• Conduct research study activities like patient recruitment, data collection and data management.
• Assist in data collection from electronic health records.
• Set up and maintain study investigator files, including records of consent taken and blood collection.
• Maintain study records in databases such as Redcap and in electronic health record systems.
• Responsible for maintaining strict adherence to research protocols i.e., HBRA.
• Liaise with investigators, clinicians and laboratory team to set up clinical workflows at multiple clinical departments for research recruitment.
• Prepare necessary documentation for audit purposes.
• Coordinate the submission of new IRB applications, study amendments and annual reports.
• Maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and record keeping in accordance with hospital policies, ethics requirements and local regulations.
• Assist with any other duties of a similar nature that are delegated by the PI.

Job Requirements: Min Degree in Life Sciences or similar

Interested candidates, please submit your resume to:

Ally Audrey Lok Xin Woon

Recruit Express Pte Ltd (Healthcare & Lifescience)

Company EA Licence number : 99C4599

Personnel EA License: R

The SINGAPORE EYE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (SERI) serves as Singapore's national research institute for ophthalmic and vision research. SERI functions as the research arm of the various clinical ophthalmic centres in Singapore including the Singapore National Eye Centre, the National University Health Systems (NUHS), Tan Tock Seng Hospital etc., and further works in collaboration with Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School and various biomedical research institutions, as well as major eye centers and research institutes throughout the world. SERI has developed a world-leading reputation in broad-based clinical translational research and epidemiological programmes for many eye diseases, particularly disease relevant to Asia. SERI currently has close to 200 staff with an annual budget of $20M.

Clinical A/Prof Anna CS Tan is a Principal Investigator working in medical retina conducting study that is focused on studying patient-centered outcomes and methods to improve patient's adherence to long term treatment for chronic retinal diseases. She is inviting passionate, committed candidates interested in improving patient care for the position of Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC).

Position Summary

As a CRC, you will execute best practice clinical research to support quantitative and qualitative data collection to help assess patient reported outcomes and implement interventions aimed at improving adherence to treatment and follow up for chronic eye diseases. You will be involved in the planning, development, and oversight of the day-to-day clinical activities for specified clinical research initiatives, as established by the principal investigator (PI) You will be expected to provide support for an array of duties related to the various study protocol, including recruitment of English and Mandarin-speaking study subjects, case notes extraction, questionnaire administration, and managing the study sample database. You will also develop and administer budgets and operating procedures for the project, coordinating day-to-day administration related interactions with associated departments, agencies, and vendors. Flexibility to work on multiple projects sharing similar protocols, a natural aptitude for organization, and being deadline-driven are important attributes for this dynamic position.

Job Description

• Plan, schedule and carry out day-to-day study procedures such as recruitment of participants and collection of high quality clinical and patient-related data
• Following training and validation, conduct refraction, administer questionnaires, and carry out other clinical procedures as specified within the relevant study protocols
• Prepare various study materials (invitation letters, brochures, screening log forms, etc.).
• Ensure that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocols and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements
• Undertake data entry and preparation of reports to share the study status (e.g., recruitment etc.,) with the supervisor
• Serve as the primary point of liaison between investigators, ancillary departments, regulatory bodies, and research participants
• Perform other job-related duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma/degree in Optometry, Social Sciences, Psychology, or other health or science-related disciplines
• Strong communication (especially spoken and listening) and interpersonal skills, leadership, and people management skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with project management experience
• Experience administering survey questionnaires and collecting clinical data from study participants
• Computer competency including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively work in teams
• Have a pleasant and engaging demeanour
• Able to work from Mondays to Fridays and on alternate Saturdays. Might be required to work after-office hours (only when required for certain occasions).
• Candidates without experience are welcome to apply

Preferred

• Experience working with a wide variety of stakeholders (patients, doctors, nurses, researchers, admin staff etc.) and ability to manage group dynamics effectively

You will assist the principal investigators in development and implementation of clinical research and clinical trial protocol including:

• Preparation of documents for and facilitation of regulatory (e.g., Institution Review Board, Health Sciences Authority) approvals.
• Design and develop informed consent form, data collection forms, logs and other study related documents.
• Purchase and maintain inventory checks on research supplies for assigned studies.
• Execution of approved clinical research and clinical trial protocols in accordance to the ICH-Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), Human Biomedical Research Art (HRBA) and other regulatory requirements, including (but not limited to) assisting the principal investigator (s) in:
• contacting and handling queries by research subjects
• research subject's consent taking
• scheduling clinic appointments for research subjects
• completing data collection forms
• setting up and entry of research data into the study database
• administering surveys or questionnaires
• managing investigational drugs/devices and
• other patient-fronting research activities stated in the protocol
• Setting up and maintaining Investigator study files(s), including records of all approvals and reports
• Coordinating and taking notes for study specific meetings between the investigators and their study team members
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of study progress reports
• Preparation for study audits by relevant regulatory authorities
• Conduct periodical inventory check on all investigational items.

As part of the ACP Office (Research), you will provide administrative support for research initiatives whenever the Office requires. You will also require to be part of certain workgroups or organizing committee which your Office has nominated you for.

Requirements:

• Preferably degree in Nursing, Biological Science, Pharmacy or other healthcare related discipline

• Familiar with ICH-Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), research ethics and regulatory requirements for conducting clinical research

• Familiar with usage of Microsoft Office, particularly Powerpoint, Word and Excel

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

RecruitFirst is hiring

You will be outsourced/deployed to our client, as a Clinical Research Coordinator

Clinical Research Coordinator

- Location: Queenstown

-Duration: Asap – 6 months

- Salary: $3,400/Mth

Job scope- Participate in subject recruitment, scheduling, and data entry activities

- Obtain informed consent, administer study questionnaires, and conduct follow-ups with study participants

- Collaborate closely with the research team, clinicians, clinic staff, and other relevant internal departments to ensure all research study requirements are fulfilled

-Assist in extracting data from electronic health records

- Organize and maintain study investigator files, including consent forms and blood collection records

- Coordinate with investigators, clinicians, and laboratory teams to establish clinical workflows for research recruitment across multiple departments

- Prepare and manage documentation required for audits

- Oversee submission processes for new IRB applications, study amendments, and annual reports

- Provide support for additional duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI)

- Ensure strict compliance with research protocols, including the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA

Requirements:

- Degree in Science/ Public Health/Social Sciences

- Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA)

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Interested candidate, please Whatsapp @ or Telegram t.me/Leong_xr with these details:

1. Full name

2. Highest qualification

3. Commitment period

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HR Operations Associate

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd

EA13C6342

The incumbent will provides research support service for Respiratory & CCM clinical research. He/she works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and members of the Respiratory & CCM team.

Main responsibilities:

• To assist in screening of patients for recruitment
• To assist in enrolling patients into the clinical study
• To organize patients' visits, and ensure that all the required procedures are carried out
• To collect data and complete clinical reports
• To record and report adverse events
• To assist in maintaining and organization of site file
• To assist the investigators in conducting clinical trial according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• To communicate closely with the sponsor company and the investigators and provide ancillary services for the clinical trials.
• Other duties as specified by Department Head or Supervisor.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor in Science, Health Science, Nursing or a related field
• Good knowledge of computer applications e.g. Microsoft Access and Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS
• Team-oriented with strong coordination and organisational skills
• Candidate with certificate in Basic Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or registered nurse with SNB would be an advantage

You will provide research support service for the Department of Renal Medicine clinical research. You will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and members of the Renal Medicine team.

Main responsibilities:

• To assist in screening of patients for recruitment
• To assist in enrolling patients into the clinical study
• To organize patients' visits, and ensure that all the required procedures are carried out
• To collect data and complete clinical reports
• To record and report adverse events
• To assist in maintaining and organization of site file
• To assist the investigators in conducting clinical trial according to Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• To communicate closely with the sponsor company and the investigators and provide ancillary services for the clinical trials.
• Other duties as specified by Department Head or Supervisor.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor in Science, Health Science, Nursing or a related field
• Good knowledge of computer applications e.g. Microsoft Access and Excel, PowerPoint, SPSS
• Team-oriented with strong coordination and organisational skills
• Candidate with certificate in Basic Good Clinical Practice (GCP) or registered nurse with SNB would be an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Assist the investigators in overall administration of clinical research activities prior to, during and post study such as enrol suitable subjects, take vital signs, collect and process biological samples, collect and enter data, monitor subjects' condition
• Work with the study team to ensure subjects' safety
• Carry out the required procedures according to the SOP, study protocol and Instruction manual(s) and in compliance with the Regulations and ICH Good Clinical Practice Guideline
• Attend investigator's meeting (local/overseas) and site initiation meeting as assigned and liaise with relevant internal and external agencies during the course of work
• Any other duties assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Sciences, Nursing, Biomedical or any other discipline.  Those with Diploma will be considered as Associate Clinical Research Coordinators
• 2 years of working experience in coordination of clinical research activities
• Strong interest and passion in research
• Good interpersonal & communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified