Dsrb Member

-Family Group: Administration

Specialist (Part Time)

Department: Group Research

NHG HQ

Job Description:
**Job Description of NHG Domain Specific Review Board (DSRB) Member (Part-Time)**

**1. JOB PURPOSE**
- As a DSRB Member (Full-Time), you will be a key member of the DSRB who complements the DSRB ethics review system by reviewing and approving studies and submissions that can be reviewed via the expedited review route (e.g. when the study involves no more than mínimal risk or when the Board has determined that there are only minor changes required), thus enabling the approval turnaround times to be shortened so that research teams can commence their studies earlier.
- You will also play an essential role in the formulation and improvement of DSRB policies and processes, and provide advice and guidance to principal investigators, study teams and other stakeholders on compliance with applicable regulations, DSRB policies and reporting requirements, guidance documents etc.
- You will receive a formal appointment letter from NHG and each Research Institution which has engaged the NHG DSRB ethics review services, as required by the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA).
- For individuals who are looking for a more flexible work arrangement, this position will allow you the flexibility to plan your work schedule as the reviews are done using an online system and meetings can be arranged accordingly.
- **2. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**

Reviews and approves new studies and submissions (expedited review route) as assigned, and ensures that they are reviewed efficiently and consistent with the applicable regulations, guidelines and policies.
- Communicates and documents all communications with principal investigators, study teams, sponsor representatives and regulatory authorities.
- Contributes to the formulation and improvement of DSRB policies and processes.
- Provides advice and guidance to principal investigators, study teams and other stakeholders on compliance with applicable regulations, DSRB policies and reporting requirements, and guidance documents etc.
- Ensures reviews and decisions are documented sufficiently and maintained properly for audits.
- Works with the DSRB Secretariat to ensure the accuracy of outcome letters, maintaining records and documentation through filing, compilation and archiving.
- Performs any other ad-hoc job-related duties as assigned.
- **3. JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**(a) Education/Training/Experience**
- Must be a registered medical practitioner/ dentist/ nurse / pharmacist/ allied health professional
- Must have relevant clinical and clinical research experience in local public healthcare institutions; preferably have undertaken/is currently in a senior position
- Must have basic understanding of research ethics principles and local regulations; previous IRB or ethics committees experience will be advantageous
- Must be competent in using online systems for IRB submissions; experience with the NHG ROAM portal will be advantageous
- Must have a valid Good Clinical Practice training certification, otherwise this must be completed within 8 weeks upon commencement of employment

**(b) Personal Attributes**
- Possess excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and time management skills
- Demonstrated good inter-personnel and influencing skills in working with different groups of stakeholders, including ability to communicate justifications of decisions when challenged by principal investigators, study teams or sponsor representatives
- Team player who works well in teams to complete assigned tasks collectively
- Ability to work independently within tight deadlines