Family Group: Administration
JOB SUMMARY
The Programme for Research in Epidemic Preparedness and REsponse (PREPARE) is a national programme set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to support and strengthen Singapores key research capabilities, translational platforms, and expertise which can be harnessed to detect, respond to, and contain future infectious disease threats. The National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) serves as the administrative host of PREPARE. There are five co-operative programmes established under PREPARE. These co-operatives are supported by a national biorepository for clinical samples, tissues and associated data, and infectious diseases (ID) clinical and research databases.
The Analytics, Disease & Behaviour Modelling Co-operative Programme aims to:
- Grow long-term core expertise in modelling and data science specific to ID surveillance, early outbreak detection, as well as epidemic response and social behaviour modelling.
- Support social / behavioural research studies on factors that can improve acceptability and adherence to public health interventions.
The Co-op is building a core data and research analytic team that will generate and provide empirical data, insights and academic publications in the area of COVID-19 and future infectious disease modelling.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SPECIFIC
The Senior Executive will:
- Provide administrative support to PREPARE, including but not limited to, the Analytics, Disease & Behaviour Modelling Co-Op and the Programme Office;
- Manage the day-to-day operational needs of the Co-op, including but not limited to, procurement, budget tracking, equipment/asset tracking;
- Monitor and track research outcomes and deliverables;
- Organize meetings/research workgroups for the research activities; and
- Prepare and collate reports of these outcomes/deliverables to internal/external stakeholders in a timely manner.
The Assistant Manager/Manager will also be expected to:
- Oversee the operational needs of the Co-op, including but not limited to, finances, equipment, infrastructure and manpower needs;
- Oversee the administrative requirements of the Co-op team members comprising of data analysts & scientists;
- Manage multiple projects and ensure that they meet timelines and deliverables;
- Monitor and track Co-ops outcomes and deliverables; and
- Facilitate timely reporting of these outcomes/deliverables to internal/external stakeholders.
GENERAL
To perform other duties as directed by supervisor(s) including work areas not mentioned here but that are within the scope of PREPARE.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum Bachelor Degree in public health, epidemiology, microbiology, biomedical, life/chemical sciences, biostatistics or a related discipline.
Experience
- 4 - 8 years of relevant experience in research, healthcare or public health-related environment
- Meticulous, detail-oriented, responsible and able to work independently
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond effectively in a fast paced environment
- Good working knowledge of MS office applications
- Good communication skills; both written and spoken
- Excellent people management skills
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
The Assistant Manager/Manager should also have:
- Basic knowledge in budgeting
- Experience in managing multiple projects
- Experience in supporting hospitals or Ministry-level operations
