Research Associate Qualitative Research

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About the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP)
Optimizing The Performance Of Health Systems Is Essential To Ensuring The Wellbeing And Longevity Of Populations Worldwide. Singapore Is Particularly Well Placed To Lead Research In This Field As Its Health System Has Been Consistently Ranked As One Of The Best In The World Based In Independent Evaluation With The Global Burden Of Disease Data. The New Centre For Research In Health Systems Performance (CRiHSP) Aims To Advance Research In This Area Within The Yong Loo Lin School Of Medicine Of The National University Of Singapore (NUS) as The Leading Centre For Research In Health Systems In Asia With The Following Core Functions:

Research:
empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
Health policy intelligence:
health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
Capacity building:
formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
Contributing to improving NUHS performance:
expert advice on the development, implementation, and evaluation of flagship initiatives (including Healthier SG) aimed at making step changes in NUHS performance, and programme evaluation
Job Responsibilities
The Research Associate Will Have The Following Duties:

Contribution to the management of research activities including grant and IRB/DSRB applications, budgeting, planning and monitoring project timelines and generally support project management and coordination and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
Conduct literature reviews, including collation and synthesis of the literature
Support the design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of qualitative interviews and focus groups
Contribute to and lead (where appropriate) protocol, manuscript and report timely writing, editing and submission.
Present work for feedback and dissemination at workshops or conferences locally and/or internationally
The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP's capacity evolves.
NUS offers highly competitive remuneration packages. The successful applicant will be offered an annual salary plus benefits commensurate with his or her qualifications, experience and expertise and may have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.
The position is full-time for 1 year in the first instance, depending on project commitments and candidate's career objectives.
Qualifications
About you
Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Masters in Life Sciences, Health & Social Sciences
Experience
Experience in planning, managing and implementing healthcare-related research projects, from conception to completion, in a University setting (essential)
Demonstrated experience in using a range qualitative research methods (essential)
Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
Researchers with existing research activities related to Value Based Health Care, patient reported outcomes or patient reported experiences of care are particularly encouraged to apply
Skills
Skills and Personal Attributes:

Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex problems (essential)
Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV (personal particulars, academic and employment history, full list of publications, contacts details of three (3) referees) and cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above to this job portal. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found.
The application should include a CV and a cover letter that describes the applicant's specific interest in joining the team. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at jmvalderas@nus.edu.sg.
More Information
Location:
Kent Ridge Campus
Organization:
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
Department :
Dean-Med-Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance
Employee Referral Eligible:
No
Job requisition ID :
27411
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