Research Coordinator (DMO-GI)

NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE OF SINGAPORE PTE LTD

D03 Queenstown, Bukit Merah, Tiong Bahru, 30 HOSPITAL BOULEVARD NATIONAL CANCER CENTRE SINGAPORE 168583
Sgd 3,650 - 4,000 / monthly pm
On-site
Health literacy
Cancer research
Advising patients
The NCCS Division of Medical Oncology is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Supportive Care, Integrated Treatment, And Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes in Gastrointestinal Cancer (STRONG) team. The Research Coordinator plays a key role in supporting patients enrolled in the STRONG program. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for patient enrolment, guiding patients through the onboarding process and ensuring they receive essential programme information. The role is responsible for administering questionnaire surveys and conducting functional assessments at designated timepoints, enabling timely monitoring of patients’ functional status and treatment progress. Through care coordination and health coaching, the coordinator helps patients navigate their treatment journey and ensures they receive holistic, continuous support from the multidisciplinary team. Key Duties: 1.Programme Management Lead the programme to achieve programme’s objectives Collaborate with gastrointestinal cancer team, including doctors, nurses and allied health partners Create and revise patient education materials. Manage programme’s publicity plan to ensure visibility 2.Patient recruitment Work closely with DMO doctors/ APN to recruit eligible patients into STRONG program. Identify and recruit patients who are eligible for STRONG program Explain the STRONG program, including its objectives, assessments, and available support services Provide patients with essential information (STRONG e-booklet) and contact numbers (APN, CIH, NCCS hotlines) 3.Patient assessment Administration of validated questionnaires and functional assessments. Monitor changes in patients’ functional status and coping 4.Care coordination and health coaching Assist with patient’s queries (in person and through text messaging platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, calls and emails), including but not limited to: Clarifications on appointments/ chemotherapy schedules Shifting of appointments B

Job Summary

  • The Research Coordinator plays a key role in supporting patients enrolled in the STRONG program
  • The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for patient enrolment, guiding patients through the onboarding process and ensuring they receive essential programme information
  • Through care coordination and health coaching, the coordinator helps patients navigate their treatment journey and ensures they receive holistic, continuous support from the multidisciplinary team

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

The NCCS Division of Medical Oncology is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual to join the Supportive Care, Integrated Treatment, And Rehabilitation to Improve Outcomes in Gastrointestinal Cancer (STRONG) team. The Research Coordinator plays a key role in supporting patients enrolled in the STRONG program. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact for patient enrolment, guiding patients through the onboarding process and ensuring they receive essential programme information. The role is responsible for administering questionnaire surveys and conducting functional assessments at designated timepoints, enabling timely monitoring of patients’ functional status and treatment progress. Through care coordination and health coaching, the coordinator helps patients navigate their treatment journey and ensures they receive holistic, continuous support from the multidisciplinary team. Key Duties: 1.Programme Management Lead the programme to achieve programme’s objectives Collaborate with gastrointestinal cancer team, including doctors, nurses and allied health partners Create and revise patient education materials. Manage programme’s publicity plan to ensure visibility 2.Patient recruitment Work closely with DMO doctors/ APN to recruit eligible patients into STRONG program. Identify and recruit patients who are eligible for STRONG program Explain the STRONG program, including its objectives, assessments, and available support services Provide patients with essential information (STRONG e-booklet) and contact numbers (APN, CIH, NCCS hotlines) 3.Patient assessment Administration of validated questionnaires and functional assessments. Monitor changes in patients’ functional status and coping 4.Care coordination and health coaching Assist with patient’s queries (in person and through text messaging platforms like WhatsApp, SMS, calls and emails), including but not limited to: Clarifications on appointments/ chemotherapy schedules Shifting of appointments B

Salary

SGD 3,650 - 4,000 / Monthly

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Health Literacy
  • Cancer Research
  • Advising Patients
  • Patient Recruitment
  • Good Communication Skills

Nice-to-have

  • Literacy
  • Treatment
  • Healthcare
  • Oncology
  • Patient Questions
  • Patient Enquiries
  • Patient Education
  • Patient Liaison
  • Advocacy
  • Data Collection
  • Advocate
  • Nutrition
  • Patient Assessment
  • Able To Work Independently

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 1 years experience

Work Rights

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter