Total 281 health instructor job vacancies in Pasir Gudang

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Instructor

Candidate is expected to undertake teaching of undergraduate students (Medical, Dental, Pharmacy and Life Sciences) in Gross Anatomy, Embryology, and Histology lectures, tutorial classes and practical sessions. The candidate will also be involved in lessons which require clinical experience, such as CLC and Surgical Residency Workshops. In addition, the candidate will be expected to contribute to cadaveric dissection and preparation of prosected specimens, as well as departmental administrative matters and preparation of examination questions. The candidate is expected to fulfil the education mission of the department, including the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as continuing education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care and patient education through coordination, care management and evaluation for an assigned group of patients and/or patient related activities in a Correctional Healthcare environment
• Provide optimal care to meet desired patient outcomes and experiences
• Participate in doctors’ rounds and review daily action and treatment plans
• Assist doctors during clinical procedures, examination and clinical assessment of patients as appropriate Perform a variety of simple invasive and noninvasive procedures related to care plans, within the scope of duties
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patients’ progress, nursing care, and treatment received
• Assess patient and develop/implement discharge plan based on patient needs
• Comply with operational and nursing guidelines and safe practices according to organisation’s set standards.
• Demonstrate required core and special competencies in nursing
• Maintain current trends in clinical knowledge and competence continuing nursing education
• Supervise junior nursing personnel in providing quality nursing care
• Assist in the orientation and induction programmes for trainees and new employees
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research and committees as assigned, to improve nursing care.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• State Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Able to work on 3-rotating or 12-hour shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays
• Comfortable to work in a Correctional Healthcare environment
• Must have fully completed COVID-19 vaccinations

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care and patient education through coordination, care management and evaluation for an assigned group of patients and/or patient related activities in a Correctional Healthcare environment
• Provide optimal care to meet desired patient outcomes and experiences
• Participate in doctors’ rounds and review daily action and treatment plans
• Assist doctors during clinical procedures, examination and clinical assessment of patients as appropriate Perform a variety of simple invasive and noninvasive procedures related to care plans, within the scope of duties
• Provide accurate and timely documentation of patients’ progress, nursing care, and treatment received
• Assess patient and develop/implement discharge plan based on patient needs
• Comply with operational and nursing guidelines and safe practices according to organisation’s set standards.
• Demonstrate required core and special competencies in nursing
• Maintain current trends in clinical knowledge and competence continuing nursing education
• Supervise junior nursing personnel in providing quality nursing care
• Assist in the orientation and induction programmes for trainees and new employees
• Participate in quality improvement activities, research and committees as assigned, to improve nursing care.
• Perform other assigned duties as directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Recognised Diploma or Degree in Nursing or its equivalent
• State Registered Nurse with the Singapore Nursing Board
• Able to work on 3-rotating or 12-hour shifts, including weekends and Public Holidays
• Comfortable to work in a Correctional Healthcare environment
• Must have fully completed COVID-19 vaccinations

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

The Manager, Future Plans assists the Senior Manager, Future Plans to manage the contract requirements of the Correctional Health project and design and implement transformational / developmental efforts for the department and Correctional Health domain.

Corporate Roles

Assist the Senior Manager, Future Plans in the management of all contract requirements to ensure that service levels are adequately met and contractual obligations are satisfactorily discharged. In this regard, the job holder shall interface with external entities such as the Singapore Prison Service (SPS), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the Ministry of Health (MOH), and relevant healthcare entities.

Future Plans Roles

• Assist the Senior Manager, Future Plans to design and implement systemic transformation and developments in the field of correctional health in alignment with the strategic vision of SPS, MHA and MOH for the ten-year strategic collaboration.
• Domains to be developed include: integrated end-to-end models of care, evidence-based clinical protocols, streamlined patient workflows, integration of new technology, system-level data analytics, quality assurance and improvement processes, and competency development of staff in the domain of correctional health.
• Develop and implement the communication package for new projects to all stakeholders to ensure alignment of intent across various projects.
• Continuously review, identify and recommend changes and improvements to operations processes.

Job Requirements:

a. Educational / Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree holder in any discipline.
• A Masters in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration would be an advantage.

b. Relevant Experience & Skills

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience with 2 to 4 years of managerial/supervisory experience.
• Prior experience in the healthcare, security or correctional health industry would be an advantage.
• Knowledge and skills in process improvement, improvement methodologies and tools and techniques, such as Design Thinking, Lean and Six-sigma, would be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge and experience in benchmarking and data research, statistical tools and techniques would be an added advantage.
• Good leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Good organising and coordinating skills.

c. Qualities

• Professional team player who has demonstrated strategic and analytical skills.
• Possess critical thinking skills and willing to think outside of the box.
• Adept at handling complex, ambiguous and challenging situations and comfortable with change in a fluid environment and a growing organisation.
• Able to relate well with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, and cohesively as part of a team.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Assistant

We are recruiting a full-time Research Assistant to support the Principal Investigator, Associate Professor Natasha Howard, in the implementation and administration of research projects in the areas of health equity, infectious disease control, and global health.

Responsibilities:
The research assistant will focus on research and administration in infectious disease control policy and health system strengthening in the Asia region. This will include:
• Supporting qualitative and quantitative research, including contributing to design, implementation, analysis, and write-up of journal manuscripts and reports/policy outputs.
• Project management and administration for multiple research projects, including ethics review applications to NUS IRB and study country review boards, donor reporting, and liaison with relevant teams in NUS SPH and internationally.
• Assisting the PI in other day-to-day tasks as required.

Requirements:
• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Excellent academic writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience of successfully managing multiple tasks concurrently.
• Strong qualitative and/or quantitative research skills and experience, including at least some experience with conducting or analysing semi-structured interviews, and capacity/interest to learn social science methodology.
• Highly organized and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgement, produce high-quality quality work, and problem solve within time constraints.
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

Desirable:
• Degree or relevant experience using social science methodology.
• Experience with Atlas.ai/NVivo and R or similar, and capacity/interest to learn.
• Experience of research in global health and/or health policy and systems.

Only Singaporeans/SPRs/residents with existing right to work in the country may apply for this position.

Recruitment is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should send the following documents during the job application:
1. Cover letter highlighting career goals and relevant experience
2. Curriculum Vitae, containing details of three named referees

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Associate Director, APAC Skin Health Packaging

This position reports to Sr. Director/Head of APAC Packaging R&D and is based in Singapore

Who We Are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information click here.

What You Will Do

• Leads and executes APAC region Skin Health & Beauty (SH&B) pipeline aligned to the regional and global segment strategies for superior consumer experience through packaging and engages the cross-functional team to follow through.
• Develops strategic direction and packaging formats together with SH&B brand leads and formulation teams shaping the packaging design and functionality that delivers elevated aesthetics, quality and performance. Links technical knowledge to business strategy.
• Leads a diverse team of Packaging developers and engineers based in various regional hubs. Develops goals and success criteria for the team.
• Partners closely with Global Packaging teams of innovation, sustainability, experience, value realization and supplier excellence to support platform development and supplier selection.
• Partners closely with Global Packaging sustainability teams in embedding packaging sustainability playbook and guidelines into development of packaging specifications that delivers Kenvue’s sustainability commitments.
• Provides direction, management, and technical expertise in technology screening, product/process development, and implementation of a range of projects covering new package development, materials selection, manufacturing process/site changes, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Influences department resource and budget allocation.
• Collaborates with packaging value realization, commercial & supply chain teams to optimize processes, packaging materials, and structures to deliver business targets.
• Recruits, trains, and develops staff and conducts performance management to ensure team effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the X-functional team to lead new package development based on consumer insight, delivering the targeted consumer benefit and key claims, while meeting cost targets.
• Has expertise in integrating materials & process knowledge when leveraging digital tools such as CAD, modelling & simulation to streamline package development and guide the team to deliver right-first-time initiatives.
• Pilot & deploy process optimization opportunities for packaging development. Collaborates with supply chain, marketing, and formulation to identify opportunities and drive projects forward.
• Manages the identification of new materials and structures, and plans studies with the appropriate cross-functional team to validate consumer experience impacts of the new changes.
• Manages development process robustness for new products from research and development to manufacturing and their translation into specifications.
• Maintains accountability for best practices throughout product and process design. Implements methods for measuring performance to monitor the technical integrity of products.
• Lead, with help from the team, development of packaging development plans and drive alignment with the regional segment teams.
• Monitor and set up a high-efficiency team and lead team members to deliver innovation project pipeline.

What we are looking for

Qualifications

• BS / MS in Packaging /Mechanical / Polymer/Plastics/Chemical Engineering

Working Experience

• 8+ years (for MS/PhD Candidates)/ 10+ years of new package development/Technology transfer in luxury beauty/high-end CPG companies

Requirements

• Packaging domain expertise (Advanced)
• Package regulation knowledge (Intermediate)
• Knowledge of the external ecosystem (Advanced)
• Knowledge of digital workflows (CAD, M&S) (Intermediate)
• Leading self & team (Advanced)
• Project Management (Advanced)
• Communication Capability (Advanced)

Capabilities

• Technical proficiency to shape team deliverables and assess/ manage risk. Expertise in understanding of packaging development work process and packaging molding technologies.
• Confident and articulate communicator (both written and verbal), with the ability to convey and present complex information to others clearly and logically
• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills, sets performance standards for their workgroup and ensures that
• Lead team to deliver innovation project pipeline, able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Knowledge of external vendor ecosystem and capabilities. Knowledge of new packaging industry trends.
• Ability to continuously develop self and team for technical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a matrix organization, managing multiple complex projects, priorities, and systems simultaneously. Able to re-prioritize in an ever-changing environment
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships at all levels in the organization

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Benefit Package
• Volunteering Days, Flexible Working, Health & Wellness Reimbursements and much more!
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups
• This list could vary based on location/region

Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

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We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Senior Research Fellow (Health Services Research) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

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 Yon 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:

1. Research: empirical and methodological research and evidence synthesis on health systems performance with a particular focus on Value Based Healthcare.
2. Health policy intelligence: health policy impact analysis aimed at policy makers, service providers, researchers, and the wider public.
3. Capacity building: formal postgraduate programme (from certificates to PhD), fellowships, mentoring, on-the- job and ad hoc training
4. 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 Description

The multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators working in CRiHSP will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research. The team will further benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the Department of family Medicine at the National University Health System (NUHS), the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

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 will have access to travel support to disseminate research outcomes at international academic conferences.

The position is a 2-year full-time appointment at the academic rank of Senior Research Fellow (particularly strong applications at the level of Research Fellow will be considered). An option to renew the appointment for subsequent years will depend on performance and continued funding for the project. There is the possibility to move to tenure track depending on performance. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral researcher. The successful candidate will bring a combination of technical expertise in health services and policy research and evaluation combined with experience translating science and evidence into real-world change. They will make a significant contribution to setting up and developing the centre at this crucial stage in relation to its research, training, evaluation and engagement areas of activity. The successful candidate will report to the CRiHSP Director of Research. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The responsibilities include:

• Establishing an independent research programme as aligned with CRiHSP priorities by securing external funding;
• Supervising of junior research staff in data collection, analysis and dissemination;
• Contributing to research programmes and projects led by other researchers in CRiHSP;
• Facilitating the integration and curation of clinical and other routinely collected data across (NUHS)
• Contributing to postgraduate course design and teaching and on the job training of evaluation fellows; and
• Mentoring of students and junior researchers.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities outlined may be amended during appointment, in light of changing circumstances. In addition to these duties, the post holder will be expected to be flexible in their role as the CRiHSP´s capacity evolves.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• A recognized Doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Public Health, Health Policy or a closely related field) with a strong post-doctoral research record (essential)
  

Experience

• At least 4 years' postdoctoral experience in health services research
  Proven track record in handling and analyzing healthcare data (essential)
  Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (essential)
  Researchers with existing research activities related to Value Based Health Care are particularly encouraged to apply
  

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken (essential)
  Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team (essential)
  Highly developed problem-solving skills and adept at managing complex research data (essential)
  Evidence of potential to generate and maintain an independent stream of funding (essential)
  Outcome-orientation with excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention to detail (essential)
  Ability to work with culturally diverse populations (essential)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at jmvalderas@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Applications are invited for the following full-time position in the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health:

Research Assistant (1 year, Clinical Research and Public Health Projects)

We are looking for a Research Assistant for research projects on risk communication in clinical trials and public health research. The candidate will have the opportunity to undertake training/gain experience in health research.

Major duties of the Research Assistant will include:

• Conduct literature review
• Prepare and submit of human subject ethics protocols
• Construct and program online surveys
• Recruit research participants and assist with data collection and data analysis
• Assist with the editing and preparation of research reports and manuscripts
• Assist with the project management and provide secretarial support to the project(s)

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills and (academic) writing skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative when necessary
• Be well-organized and have an eye for detail
• Knowledge of empirical research (e.g., clinical trials, surveys, interviews) and quantitative research methods in health and medicine

Preference will be given to candidates with the following experiences:

• Experience in conducting research in one or more of the following types of research: clinical trials, clinical/public health survey studies, qualitative studies
• Experience in analyzing data using statistical software (e.g., R or Stata).
• Have interest in clinical trials and public health research

Recruitment is open immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health, medicine, psychology or relevant fields

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT.
Future ship and system design (FSSD) program develop strategic and innovative design capabilities for maritime industry in Singapore and beyond.

The work package WP2.2 in FSSD will conduct the research in the areas of design FMECA, functional FMECA, advanced sensing techniques, sensor and operation data fusion, data analytics and machine learning algorithms for electrical vessels condition monitoring, fault diagnosis and early fault prediction.

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on Ship-level intelligent Equipment Health Monitoring (EHM) and will be part of the research team in the FSSD program.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met.
• Undertake these responsibilities in the project:
  i. To develop the component level generic Equipment health management (EHM) that use sensor-based and operational data.
  ii. To develop the ship level EHM that integrates the components EHM into the system EHM.
• Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations.
• Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment.

Job Requirements

• Have relevant competence in the areas of sensing or data analytics or equipment health management.
• Have a degree in EE/ICT, or mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• Knowledge of equipment health management and programming will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Good knowledge in sensing, programming, data analytics.
• Experience in equipment health management will be advantageous.
• Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Show strong initiative and take ownership of work.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

Research Associate (Southeast Asia Regional Collaborative for Health)

The Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) is recruiting a full-time Research Associate for the Southeast Asia Regional Collaborative for Health (SEARCH). SEARCH is a regional knowledge network housed at SSHSPH, aiming to increase knowledge and capacity for UHC in Southeast Asia. The candidate will work mainly on projects on healthcare financing, strategic purchasing and UHC in Southeast Asia.

Job scope:
• To lead research and project management tasks, including:
o Planning research and engagement activities
o Leading data collection and analysis
o Coordinating of research partners based in Singapore and abroad
o Leading on stakeholder engagement
o Overseeing project timelines and deliverables
o Preparing final outputs for the project (reports, web pages, peer-reviewed publications)
• To assist in organising policy engagement and knowledge events across Southeast Asia (virtual and in-person)
• To lead on administrative research tasks (including ethics submissions, reporting to funders, progress tracking, etc.)
• To support the project director on other research projects related to SEARCH and other global health activities.
• To perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Requirements:
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Experience in public health/global health policy
• Experience in mixed-methods research
• Project management and team coordination experience
• Highly organised and able to work effectively under pressure, use independent judgment and produce quality work products within time constraints
• Able to work independently as well as with a team.

The grade of appointment will be accorded based on candidate’s academic qualifications and years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant subject area (e.g. Public Health, Global Health, Health Financing, International Development) or equivalent

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

To support the research development, communication strategy and administration of the Climate, Environment and Health programme.

Duties & Responsibilities
- Contribute to identification of relevant initiatives on Climate, Environment and Health in Singapore and Southeast Asia and development of collaborations;
- Develop and implement communication strategy for climate, environment and health programme internally and externally;
- Support and contribute to research activities on environmental change and health in Southeast Asia;

- Administration for climate, environment and health projects (e.g. Finance, procurement and research matters), including grants. Training to be able to independently manage grants and services;

- Support to new projects being set up by the School through CHP (administration and coordination);

- Support in the organisation of events and initiatives such as seminars/webinars, conferences, leadership programmes etc;

- Travel bookings, room bookings, meetings bookings;

- Other duties in support of the team and related with the role

Qualifications

- Possesses a Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field (e.g. environmental science, sustainability, public health) and at least 2 years relevant work experience

- Experience of work in support of projects within a university environment (e.g. grants, service contracts, some financial administration), or equivalent experience

- Experience in organising training and events, online and in-person

- A good team player who is self-motivated and well-organised with the ability to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines

- Strong interpersonal skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills

- IT/System savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

- Interest in climate change and sustainability

- Ideally, knowledge of NUS processes and systems

Responsibilities:

• Advise and liaise with Project Manager and construction team on all mattes pertaining to Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)Ensure compliance and practice of Company's QEHS Management System
• Oversee and lead the Safety team & subcontractors in the implementation of Company’s safety systems at sites
• Inspect and examine the workplace to ensure workplace safety compliance
• Identify safety, environmental health non-compliance and recommend measures to rectify
• Liaise with authorities and clients on matters pertaining to environmental, workplace safety issues
• Conduct & organize internal / external WSH trainings for staffs.
• Conduct incident investigations & propose corrective actions.
• Review OHSMS and provide recommendations for improvement of safety.
• Conduct regular inspection and audits on the safety provisions.
• Conduct, review & submit Risk Assessments.
• Prepare safe work procedures for site activities.

Job Requirements:

• Registered as Workplace Safety and Health Officer with Ministry of Manpower
• Qualified Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with SCDF
• Diploma / Degree in Safety Management or its equivalent.
• Certificates in QEHS Internal Auditing (ISO 9001, ISO 140001, OHSAS 18001)
• Minimum of 5 years WSHO experience
• Previous experience in HDB projects preferred.
• Good interpersonal, management and decision making skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Assistant Professor (Health Promotion/Implementation Science), Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health

Job Description

The National University of Singapore – which is the top-ranked university in Asia – is recruiting full-time Assistant Professors for the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (SSHSPH) on the tenure/research/practice track appointments. For tenure-track appointments, appointees are given fixed contracts for up to 7 years, with the goal of obtaining tenured appointments at the end of this period. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, new faculty members may be eligible for a start-up grant to initiate their independent stream of research and subsidised university accommodation.

The positions are specifically for faculty to work in the Health Systems & Behavioural Sciences Domain of SSHPH. Researchers active in one or more of the following areas of Health Promotion/Implementation Science are particularly encouraged to apply:

Health Promotion
• Research on:
o Behavioural and communication theories/models,
o Social, environmental, and behavioural change interventions, and
o Evidence-based strategies and their impact on socio-behavioural, environmental and health outcomes for various populations.

• Analyses of:
o Population health needs using mixed methods and appropriate statistical procedures, e.g., structural equation modelling, and
o Healthcare systems and policies to design health promotion interventions for the general public as well as at-risk populations.
• Planning, implementation, evaluation, and communication of sustainable and effective programmes targeted at health promotion and/or disease prevention for the public.
• Development and advocacy of practices, policies, and laws that will provide supportive and enabling environments for the promotion and improvement of public health.
• Leveraging on structures and mobilisation of organisational, governmental and community resources to create health-promoting environments.

Implementation Science
• Research on attenuating implementation bottlenecks and roadblocks.
• Development and optimisation of implementation strategies and methods to generate sustainable improvements in healthcare and delivery systems.
• Promoting the systemic uptake of research findings to advance positive outcomes in clinical, organisational or policy contexts.

Job Requirements

Requirements:
a) Recognised Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline with strong post-doctoral research records,
b) Track record of publishing in high-impact international peer-reviewed journals,
c) Experienced in leading independent research studies or a component within larger research programmes,
d) Ability to generate and maintain an independent stream of research funding,
e) Ability to teach public health courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels,
f) Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, and
g) Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

Responsibilities include:
• Establishing an independent research agenda through extramural funding,
• Developing collaborative, multidisciplinary research,
• Curricula design and teaching,
• Supervision of postgraduate students advising, and
• Contributing to policy/community development in the field of public health.

Application Procedure

For more information on NUS, please visit: www.nus.edu.sg. For more information about the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, please visit www.sph.nus.edu.sg.

Responsibilities:

• Develop organisation's Workplace Safety & Health Management System and establish WSH programmes according to legal guidelines.
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law.
• Conduct training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention.
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by conducting onsite inspection.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions.
• Investigate accidents or incidents to discover causes and handle worker’s compensation claims.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measures.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.

Prerequisites

• Minimum 7 years of WSHO experience in manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Registered WSHO with MOM and qualified Fire Safety Manager (FSM) with SCDF.
• Degree in Safety Management or its equivalent.
• Well versed in Singapore standard for ISO45001, ISO 14001 and local WSH legislations and codes.
• Good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and observation ability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

Interested applicants are invited to apply directly at the NUS Career Portal.

Your application will be processed only if you apply via NUS Career Portal.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for Research Associate in Health Services and Data Science (Project: Development of Natural Language Processing and Item response Theory based systems for Patient Reported Outcome Measurement) in the Centre for Research in Health Systems Performance, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine.

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 Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS) as the leading centre for research in health systems in Asia. CRiHSP will be composed of a multidisciplinary team of researchers in health systems (health services and policy researchers, data scientists, social scientists, and others), and administrators. It will provide an exciting and dynamic place in which people of diverse backgrounds collaborate towards the common goal of achieving excellence in Health Systems Research.

CRiHSP is collaborating with the Department of Family Medicine (DFM) at NUHS, which was established in 2017 with the aim of supporting the Division of Family Medicine within the Yon Loo Lin School of Medicine of the National University of Singapore (NUS). DFM’s multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researcher, medical educators, and administrators works towards the common goals of achieving achieve excellence in Family Medicine education, research and practice. CRiHSP and DFM also benefit from a significant expansion in related fields and collaborations with the new Centre for Sustainable Medicine (CoSM) and the Centre for Behavioural and Implementation Sciences Interventions (BISI) at the School of Medicine and the Saw See Hock School of Public Health.

Job Description

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 will 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. Start date is flexible, with the position expected to commence in the first half of 2024.

Purpose of the Post

CRiHSP is hiring a highly motivated and skilled Research Associate to contribute to a research project employing mixed-methods for the development of methods for measuring patient reported outcome measures in the population of Singapore based on the efficient application of Natural Language Processing and Item Response Theory to existing measurement systems working under the project Principal Investigator (PI), CRiHSP Director, Prof Jose M Valderas. The successful candidate will report the Senior Research Fellow responsible for the project. The role provides a rare opportunity to work at the centre of this rapidly evolving field, shaping the future of healthcare and clinical practice.

Main Duties and 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 liasing with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct literature reviews, including collation and synthesis of the literature
• Support the design and interpretation of quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews and focus groups and collect data
• 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.

Qualifications

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following selection criteria:

Qualifications

• 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).Track record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals (desirable)
  Demonstrated experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and/or Item Response Theory (IRT) methods , or programming languages such as R, Python (desirable)
  Researchers with existing research activities related to developing and using computerized adaptive (CAT) methods are particularly encouraged to apply.
  

Qualifications

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)
  

Application

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Jose M Valderas at jmvalderas@nus.edu.sg.

Formal application: Please submit your application, indicating current/expected salary, supported by a detailed CV (including personal particulars, academic and employment history, complete list of publications/oral presentations and full contacts of three (3) referees) as well as a cover letter outlining their motivation and suitability for the project addressing each of the criteria outlined above.