Research Fellow

Company description:

National Healthcare Group Polyclinics

Job description:

JOB SPECIFICATION

Qualifications:

PhD in Public Health, Health Services Research or a related discipline, e.g. Clinical Investigation, Clinical Research, Clinical Epidemiology, or doctorate degree.

Experience:

• Preferably 2 years post-PhD and relevant experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies and/or healthcare programme evaluation
• Preferably with track record of first author publications in the medical, health services research or public health literature
• Proven ability to initiate and successfully manage research projects
• Prior research experience in healthcare setting
• Experience in health economic evaluation would be advantageous

Special Attributes and Knowledge:

• Proficiency in literature search and reference management software (e.g. Endnote)
• Familiar with statistical software applications such as SPSS / STATA and/or qualitative analytic software such as NVivo.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently in a multidisciplinary setting
• Advanced verbal communication and written skills
• Meticulous with an eye for details
• Strong analytical skills and organizational skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills

• Research project conceptualization and development in the designated research themes
• Plan, develop, oversee and monitor research projects
• Perform literature review, analysis and interpretation of research data
• Presentation of findings to relevant stakeholders
• Writing and reviewing research proposals, grant applications, papers, presentations and conference abstracts
• Publish in peer reviewed local and international journals
• Present research papers in local and international scientific conferences
• Provide regular research training within the department
• Develop research networks with local and foreign institutions/universities, in support of the department's research efforts
• Supervise research assistants and research coordinators in the conduct of research projects
• Mentor/provide guidance and support to junior research team members and staff who are keen to participate in research activities

• Plan and oversee relevant research events/ meetings e.g. expert visit/ consultancy, journal/ writing clubs, research workshops, research committee meetings
• Any other duties assigned by the Director, Clinical Research Unit