Manager (Research Office)

Key Responsibilities

1. Research Development and Promotion

• Support the development and implementation of clinical, translational and allied health research initiatives within SKH.

• Promote a strong research culture and evidence-based practice across the institution.

• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of key research programmes and projects.

• Work with institutional leaders and stakeholders to develop and administer seed funding programmes and pilot project initiatives.

• Organise and support research-related events, workshops and engagement activities.
  
  

2. Research Administration and Project Support

• Advise and support researchers in identifying and applying for appropriate funding opportunities.

• Coordinate the administration of awarded research grants and projects.

• Facilitate research regulatory submissions and approvals, including applications to the Centralised Institutional Review Board (CIRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and other relevant authorities, where applicable.

• Track project progress and ensure adherence to funding and reporting requirements.

• Support researchers in the dissemination of research findings through conferences, publications and other platforms.
  
  

3. Financial Management

• Monitor and analyse research funding utilisation and expenditure.

• Support budget planning, forecasting and reporting for research grants and programmes.

• Provide guidance to Principal Investigators and researchers on grant budgeting, optimisation and cost justification.

• Ensure compliance with institutional financial policies and funding agency requirements.
  
  

4. Research Governance and Compliance

• Support the implementation and monitoring of research governance frameworks and institutional policies.

• Ensure compliance with the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA), Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and other applicable regulations.

• Provide guidance to researchers on regulatory and ethical requirements.

• Support the review, development and implementation of research-related policies, processes and standard operating procedures.

• Participate in institutional committees, workgroups and cross-functional projects as assigned.
  
  

5. Resource Planning and Management

• Oversee the administration and utilisation of research facilities, equipment and other research resources.

• Ensure research facilities and infrastructure are operationally ready and adequately maintained.

• Assist in manpower planning, workforce deployment and resource allocation to support departmental operations and strategic priorities.

• Monitor resource utilisation and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  
  

6. Quality Improvement and Strategic Initiatives

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and process enhancement projects.

• Review and streamline workflows to improve service quality and operational efficiency.

• Support the collection, analysis and reporting of research-related performance indicators and institutional metrics.

• Contribute to strategic planning and initiatives that strengthen research capabilities and outcomes within SKH.
  
  

7. Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, funding agencies and regulatory bodies.

• Facilitate collaboration and communication to support research objectives and organisational goals.

• Serve as a key point of contact for research-related operational and administrative matters.