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Job Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) invites applications for the role of Research Assistant with the Heat Resilience & Performance Centre (HRPC), Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The HRPC is a first-of-its-kind research centre, established at the NUS, to spearhead and conduct research and development to better enable the future challenges arising from rising ambient heat. Appointments will be made on a two-year contract basis, with the possibility of extension.

The Research Assistant who will play a key role in assisting in the development, execution and analysis of research aimed at addressing the challenges of training and operating in rising ambient temperatures. The successful candidate will be part of a multi-disciplinary group comprising exercise and thermal physiologists, data scientists, biomedical engineers and researchers. This role will provide you with a unique opportunity to not only develop your expertise in research planning and execution, but also to be a part of the team looking to generate fundamental and forward-looking solutions to working in the heat.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The main areas of responsibilities of the role will include but limited to the following:

• Working with research PIs and teams to develop new research ideas
• Performing literature searches, assimilating, and summarizing key information, as well as identifying knowledge gaps
• Designing and conducting relevant studies and surveys (qualitative and quantitative, including lab and outfield studies)
• Establishing and managing large databases
• Interpreting and analysis of data
• Generating reports and present data to relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to conference presentations and write papers for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Collaborating across teams, contributing to multiple research projects at once

Qualifications

A minimum qualification of a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, or equivalent. Candidates with strong data science and analytics background and keen to delve into heat health research are strongly encouraged to apply as well). Experience in statistics, data analysis and visualisation software (e.g. SPSS, Power BI), and computer applications (e.g. Microsoft Office, data management and online meeting tools) would be required as well.

In addition, the role will require the following job relevant experience or attributes:

• Keen interest in heat health and human performance
• Proficient in qualitative research
• Proficient in data analysis tools in quantitative research
• Two or more years of research work experience would be an advantage
• Proven knowledge of data collection methods
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good presentation skills and ability to write research reports for publication in reputable journals

Additional Skills

• Resourceful and self-driven
• Adaptable and able to multitask well with clear follow-through
• High levels of attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to travel off-site and outside routine hours for data collection and undertake further training in relevant data collection procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the ongoing development of a positive organizational culture
• Willingness to contribute to a learning environment

The role is based in Singapore.

Remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

• Direct human resources specialists and administrative support personnel to enhance the execution of comprehensive human capital, human resources, and training initiatives supporting agency personnel.
• Execute strength management, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, evaluations, awards and recognition, workforce training, safety, and public release of information while ensuring conformity to correct policies and regulations.
• Advise senior management officials and division chiefs on a wide variety of key human resources and human capital issues.
• Develop studies, analysis, and data to support business cases for change; provides expertise and insights to agency leadership on best business practices.
• Oversee that the organization's strategic plan, mission, vision, and values are communicated to the team and integrated into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

• Interacts with the other Leadership Team members to provide field-level input into decisions being made which affect NRCS’ ability to meet its clients’ needs.
• Works with team to develop recommendations regarding operating procedures, staffing, budget, equipment and other requirements to effectively accomplish the agency mission of the team.
• Works with NRCS employees, representatives of other agencies, and other partners as appropriate in the development and implementation of an effective conservation strategic plan.
• Conducts oversight and evaluation activities to assure compliance and quality in work performed.

Area of Consideration:All Sources

Contact the Albuquerque Area IHS Recruiter:
Michelle Aguilar Bowser
Phone: 505-256-6731 or
Email: Michelle.AguilarBowser@ihs.gov

Incumbent ensures patients at the Albuquerque Service Unit receive quality, patient-centered care that is timely, appropriate, cost-effective, sensitive and coordinated to affect desired clinical outcomes.

• Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all patients that include: intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, long-term care plan development, progress monitoring, advocacy and referrals.
• Serve as the primary contact between referral health care agencies, treatment facilities, patients, patient's families to ensure delivery of effective and appropriate treatment according to established plan of care.
• Develop patient care plans with the care team according to clinical practice guidelines with the patient, family, caregiver(s) and significant other(s).
• Provide formal and informal health education to patients and family on a one-to-one basis and/or to groups.
• Collect, trend and analyze outcome data to be used in identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement solutions.
• Initiate therapeutic interventions and administers prescribed medications.

Area of Consideration: Government-Wide

Contact the Albuquerque Area IHS Recruiter
Michelle Aguilar-Bowser
Phone: 505-256-6731 or
Email: Michelle.AguilarBowser@ihs.gov

Incumbent ensures patients at the Albuquerque Service Unit receive quality, patient-centered care that is timely, appropriate, cost-effective, sensitive and coordinated to affect desired clinical outcomes.

• Provide holistic and comprehensive case management services to all patients that include: intake assessment, benefit assessment, goal setting, long-term care plan development, progress monitoring, advocacy and referrals.
• Serve as the primary contact between referral health care agencies, treatment facilities, patients, patient's families to ensure delivery of effective and appropriate treatment according to established plan of care.
• Develop patient care plans with the care team according to clinical practice guidelines with the patient, family, caregiver(s) and significant other(s).
• Provide formal and informal health education to patients and family on a one-to-one basis and/or to groups.
• Collect, trend and analyze outcome data to be used in identifying best practices and targeting performance improvement solutions.
• Initiate therapeutic interventions and administers prescribed medications.

• Maintains complete knowledge and awareness of Division functions and liaisons with the entire USAFMSA staff.
• Creates, modifies, and manages manpower and equipment authorization documents including Tables of Distribution and Allowance, Augmentation TDA, Mobilization TDA, and Joint TDA, and other manning documents issued by higher authority.
• Coordinates complex analytical and quantitative analysis, formulates findings, resolves areas of contention, prepares findings, conclusions and recommendations and issues a report, and supports complicated actions needed to implement decisions.
• Executes the planning, programming, technical plans, procedures, and methodologies for the conduct of comprehensive special evaluations and special force management support actions to the special programs and special organizations areas.

As a Program Support Assistant GS-0303-7/8/9, your typical work assignments may include the following under supervision:

• Performs management and program support work such as planning, budgeting, research, analysis, correspondence control, communication, and/or liaison.
• Provide expertise for procurement of goods, supplies, and services.
• Perform work involving collection, compilation, and/or tracking data and statistical information in support of program operations.
• Performs administrative work, which includes management of the schedule or day-to-day plans for Associate Deputy Director-Division of Performance and Accountability.
• Manages and/or prepares responses to correspondence for Associate Deputy Director-Division of Performance and Accountability.
• Assist with preparations for fiscal year operating budget.
• Perform office automation duties using such software applications as electronic mail, desktop publishing, calendar, spreadsheet, database, teams, and/or graphics.

The Nurse Community Care Coordinator is responsible for executing a streamlined approach to receiving, triaging, and directing timely, coordinated care.

• Duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Demonstrates proficient practice and decision-making, deliberate planning, and critical thinking skills.
• Possesses intimate knowledge of the internal referral care process, clinical review criteria, utilization management standards, clinical documentation requirements, community care regulations, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) standards and guidelines.
• Serves as a liaison to both internal and community providers and is responsible for managing the care of the Veteran throughout the consult process.
• Leads the provision of nursing care to patients with complex care needs utilizing the nursing process in alignment with the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
• Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision­ making, and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting.

This position is being re-advertised to solicit additional applications. Applicants who applied previously need not reapply unless submitting updated and\/or missing information.

• Perform specimen collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques following standard laboratory practices.
• Assist in the general laboratory by preparing specimens for analysis, labeling specimen tubes, preparing laboratory equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment.
• Perform basic laboratory testing. Prepare specimens for send out; prepare slides for gram stain.
• Cleans lab glassware and equipment.
• Performs critical cleaning procedures.
• Assist with filing reports, delivery of completed reports to medical records.
• Other duties as assigned.

DUTIES MAY INCLUDE HOWEVER ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Delivers safe care to assigned patients, while developing technical competencies.
1.1. Safely and effectively uses patient care equipment.
1.2. Correctly and safely performs nursing procedures.
1.3. Recognizes overt abnormal signs and symptoms and/or changes in patients' condition and responds appropriately.
1.4. Implements physician's/provider's orders in a timely and complete manner.
1.5. Implements nursing interventions/orders in a timely and complete manner.
1.6. Requests assistance from co-workers when needed; knows when to ask for help.
1.7 Identifies patients exhibiting disruptive, threatening & violent behavior or suicidal (DTV) behavior and initiates appropriate interventions.

2. Formulates a plan of care based on nursing assessments, using the nursing process, based on the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
2.1. Completes initial assessment of patient condition and response to treatment and initiates follow-up as needed.
2.2. Includes the patient and family/significant other in developing the initial plan of care and establishing goals.
2.3. Updates plan of care with assistance as needed.
2.4. Assesses patient's learning needs, learning preference and readiness to learn.
2.5. Develops and implements a plan in conjunction with the patient/family to meet learning needs, and involvement in basic health teaching and discharge planning.

3. Documents the nursing process.
3.1. Documentation is consistent, accurate, concise, and timely.
3.2. Evaluates and documents patient response to interventions and progress towards attainment of goals and expected outcomes.
3.3. Revises plan of care according to evaluations of patient's responses and outcomes.
3.4. Uses the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and the Bar Coded Medication Administration (BCMA) software per policy.
3.5 Completes all assigned clinical reminders in a timely manner.

4. Demonstrates grade-appropriate and consistent critical thinking skills.
4.1. The nurse can recognize the patient has a problem.
4.2. The nurse can manage the problem safely and effectively, recognizing his/her scope of practice.
4.3. The nurse has a relative sense of urgency.
4.4. The nurse takes the right action for the right reason (del Bueno).
4.5. The nurse responds and intervenes appropriately to emergency situations

5. Role-specific Competency Checklist is complete and is rated competent in all measured areas.

6. Progressively assuming responsibilities as assigned, seeking assistance as necessary, under the close supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee.

7. Adheres to established policies, standards of care and standards or practice.8. Practices within "Scope of Practice" based upon state licensure.

Work Schedule: Day/Evening/Night. Multiple positions available. Schedule to be discussed at the interview
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Manages the administrative aspects of all technical support programs, (Quality Assurance, Airspace & procedures, training, etc.) Provides management with advice and counsel on the operation of technical support systems for implementation, and planning purposes. Incumbent performs a variety of technical functions independently and ensures that all required content is reviewed and prepared in a prescribed timeframe.

Applies experience and advanced knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods, techniques and concepts to plan and accomplish assignments. Responsible for the analytical activities to provide management with accurate, timely and authoritative information to enable decisions. Uses quantitative methods and techniques to assists more-experienced analysts in creating comprehensive reports from data and analysis as requested by management.

Performs data analysis and synthesis of large databases. Conducts analyses in the review and evaluation of program activities. These analyses are conducted to ensure proper program integration and conformance to policy, completeness, and adequacy of operations in meeting goals and objectives. Prepares recommendations based on such reviews, and discusses recommended courses of action with program managers to resolve major problem areas. These recommendations include but are not limited to financial, programmatic interfaces, and impact of not meeting goals and objectives. Establishes and maintains a tracking system, ensures facility orders and notices pertaining to technical programs and evaluations are current. Assists in the training and instructions to all personnel as necessary. Plans, develops, monitors and executes all actions required to assist in the management of the various technical programs. Incumbent collects and analyzes data, prepares responses and works with management on BU requests. Work is reviewed frequently during assignments and at completion to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with the requirement s of projects and/o r other work activities. Work activities typically support activities of the organizational unit, and may affect project/program objectives for the major subdivision and the LOB/SO. In some specialties, the work may affect internal and external customers.

Established policies/procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow some discretion for incumbent to select the most appropriate approach(es). Typically receives guidance on selecting approaches from a manager, team lead, or more experienced professional.

• Assist customers in configuring standard and unique software packages.
• Investigate equipment failures and malfunctions for immediate repair or correction.
• Determine, establish, and maintain an IT equipment repair inventory.
• Diagnose hardware and software issues.
• Provide maintenance and repair support for acquiring, installing, and operating microcomputers, peripheral equipment and associated software.

• Assist in conducting studies of costs, benefits and detailed capabilities of computer hardware or software
• Investigate equipment failures and malfunctions for immediate repair or correction.
• Diagnose hardware and software issues.
• Provides technical advice on the automated backup system solutions.
• Determine, establish, and maintain an IT equipment repair inventory.
• Provide maintenance and repair support for acquiring, installing, and operating microcomputers, peripheral equipment and associated software.

11/05/2024: This position is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied to this announcement need not re-apply unless submitting updated information and/or missing supporting documents.

• Distributes the workload among employees in accordance with established work flow or job specialization, and assures timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. Coordinates and resolves work assignments and problems.
• Makes work adjustments as necessary to avoid backlog. Instructs employees and makes available written instructions, reference materials and supplies. Provides training to new employees. Reports to supervisor on performance, progress and training needs of employees, and on behavior problems.
• Analyzes the consistency of outpatient records. Identifies inconsistencies or discrepancies in the proper sequence established by policy and procedures. Reviews and screens requests to release medical information form records by interpreting and applying the Privacy Act and corresponding Service Unit policies governing the release of medical information or health records.
• Assembles the medical record in proper sequences and files all forms in proper sequence established by policy and Procedure. Maintains a Master control unit-number log and assigns unit numbers to clinical records. Prepares for on-site storage and prepares medical records for off-site storage.

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• Distribute and balance the workload among the dental assistants in accordance with established work flow, assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload, and assure that each employee has enough work to keep busy.
• Under the direct supervision of the Dental Director or licensed provider (when on the floor), the dental assistant assists the dentist or dental hygienist to perform all preventive, periodontal, restorative, pediatric, endodontic, surgical, and prosthetic.
• Provides the community with health promotion and disease prevention information through appropriate applications of media and personal instructions inappropriate forums as assigned.
• Selecting, contouring, placing and removing matrix bands for restoration.