Since October 2011, Thye Hua Kwan Moral Charities (THKMC) was incorporated as a charity with an IPC status to provide multiple social and welfare services to the community at large.
THKMC provides assistance to the various groups in our community through more than 60 programmes and services for the elderly and the sick, families, persons with disabilities, and children. We help anyone in need with full respect to their race, colour, creed, language, culture and religion. We have more than 90 programmes and services, reaching out to more than 55,000 people in the community.
Together, as ONE THKMC – Empowering the Community.
We are seeking applications for a full-time Research Assistant to join us as part of our research team to evaluate and enhance the Early Intervention programme at THK EIPIC Centre. The suitable candidate will be responsible for managing administrative tasks related to the research projects as well as data collection and entry. He/ she must be able to work well with the lead researcher, external consultants and our large team of early intervention professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaise with research participants, members of the research team and other EIPIC professionals
- Assist with data collection, data processing/ entry and data analysis
- Manage administrative tasks related to the research projects e.g. coordinating meetings, scheduling research tasks, requesting for information etc
- Conduct literature searches in academic journals
- Assist in preparation of research reports, findings and presentations to stakeholders
Qualifications
Technical Competencies:
- Bachelor's degree in psychology (Hons), early childhood education, cognitive neuroscience or related disciplines from an accredited university
- Expertise in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
Other Information
Preferred Requirements:
- Experience working with young children and other stakeholders such as parents and preschool teachers
- Interest in Early childhood/ Early intervention
- Experience working in large multidisciplinary teams in a coordinating role
- Good organisational and time management
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