Clinical Research Coordinator, NUHCS, Singapore

Overview NUHCS is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator to support coronary heart disease (CHD) research across inpatient and community settings. The coordinator will manage participant recruitment and follow-up, perform study procedures (including phlebotomy), administer questionnaires, coordinate scheduling, and ensure high-quality data collection and entry in compliance with local regulations and institutional policies.
Roles and Responsibilities Participant screening and recruitment Identify and screen eligible participants in inpatient wards, clinics, and community settings. Conduct informed consent discussions and obtain written consent in accordance with approved protocols and regulatory requirements. Maintain screening, enrolment, and retention logs.
2. Study procedures and participant visits Perform venepuncture/blood draws and process, label, and ship specimens per study SOPs. Administer questionnaires, surveys, and patient-reported outcome measures. Take basic clinical measurements as per protocol (e.g., vitals, anthropometrics) and document source data accurately. Schedule study visits, reminder calls, and follow-ups; coordinate with clinical teams to minimise disruption to patient care.
3. Data management and documentation Abstract data from medical records and source documents; complete case report forms (paper and electronic). Perform timely, accurate data entry, query resolution, and quality checks in study databases. Maintain study files, logs, and version-controlled documents; support monitoring and audit visits. Assist with data cleaning, basic analyses, and preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations where appropriate.
4. Regulatory and ethics compliance Prepare, submit, and track IRB/DSRB applications, amendments, continuing reviews, and reportable events. Ensure compliance with NUHS/NUHCS policies, the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA), and the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). Safeguard participant confidentiality and data security in accordance with institutional standards.
5. Study operations and coordination Liaise with investigators, clinicians, nurses, laboratory staff, and external partners. Manage study supplies, kits, and equipment; ensure calibration and maintenance as required. Support study start-up, feasibility assessments, site initiation, and close-out activities. Contribute to SOP development, training materials, and continuous process improvement. Community engagement Coordinate outreach and community-based recruitment activities in collaboration with partners. Provide clear study information and address participant queries in a culturally sensitive manner.
Requirements Bachelor's degree in life sciences, nursing, public health, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, or a related field (or diploma with relevant experience). Phlebotomy competency (formal training/certification and recent practice preferred). 1–3 years of clinical research coordination experience, ideally in cardiovascular or chronic disease studies. Experience recruiting participants in both inpatient and community settings. Familiarity with IRB/DSRB submissions Proficiency with EDC systems (e.g., REDCap), MS Office/Google Workspace, and basic data quality checks. Strong interpersonal skills to engage patients and caregivers; ability to communicate in English effectively. Additional local languages/dialects are an advantage for community recruitment.