Research Assistant (Research Nurse, ALCNS)

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

To assist PI in conducting clinical research and trials according to study protocol, Singapore Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (SGGCP) and other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements as well as NUS and NUHS policies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(A) PRIMARY/SPECIFIC (80%)

1.Compliance with the SGGCP and other applicable regulatory and ethical requirements as well ashospital policies if applicable

2.Assist the PI in applying to the NHG Domain Specific Review Board or Institutional Review Boardfor ethics review and to the Health Sciences Authority for clinical trial certificates (if required)

3.Data collection

a)Administration and scoring of cognitive screening tests

b)Administration of various formal neuropsychological assessments

c)Administration of neuropsychiatric and mood measures

d)Interview with patients and their caregivers / relatives using semi-structured clinical interview formsand other assessment measures

e)Plan, organize and co-ordinate routine research/trial study activities workflow

f)Complete Case Report Forms

g)Handle data entry and validation of study data

h)Maintain confidentiality on patients/study participants’ data

i)Maintain Investigator Site File and ensure that all study documents are complete and up to date.

4.Patient/Subjects Management

a)Assist PI in the screening and recruitment of potential patients/study participants as according toresearch protocol

b)Assist PI in obtaining informed consent

c)Perform delegated procedures as required according to study/trial protocol

d)Maintain and update screening log & enrollment logs

e)Schedule appointments for patients/study participants

f)Ensure patients’/ study participants’ compliance to study/ trial intervention (if any)

g)Maintain confidentiality on patients’/study participants’ data

h)Conduct supervised nursing related interventions such as health education sessions to studyparticipants

5.Provide regular study/trial updates to PI for study/trial-related issues

6.Assist PI with data analysis, administration of grants and contribute to some manuscript writing

(B)GENERAL (20%)

1.The Research Assistant/Nurse will carry out other duties as specified by their Reporting Officer.

2.They will be expected to obtain additional training in research skills.

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant field such as Science, Nursing or Psychology (Honors and above preferred)

Previous CRC experience is preferred

Able to work independently and meticulously-Good written and communication skills, bilingual (e.g. English/Mandarin/Malay) is essential, multilingual is preferred as you may need to communicate with participants who only speak their mother tongue

Possess strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work on weekends and after hours occasionally

Team player

Experience in clinical research

Quick learner for assessment scales

Good interpersonal skills (able to manage resistance from patients and their family members)

Applications is on a rolling basis. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.