Research Intern (TriGen Ltd)

Organisation Overview: TriGen was founded in 2020 to serve vulnerable older adults in Singapore with innovative intergenerational programmes. TriGen strives to bridge generational gaps through relationship building and meaningful interactions in its programs. TriGen hopes to inculcate youths with a passion for service and offer them a platform to gain healthcare and caregiving skills.

Brief Description: The programme will require interns to assist in evaluating TriGen's programmes. Interns may be involved in crafting research questions, drafting and implementing surveys, and writing manuscripts. They may also conduct qualitative studies, including in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Participate in quantitative research, including writing proposals, data collection, data analysis, and manuscript writing

2. Participate in qualitative research, including writing proposals, conducting in-depth interviews, transcribing interviews, and coding transcripts

3. Participate in programme evaluation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. Gain exposure to community programmes that serve the medical and social needs of the elderly

2. Learn how to conduct programme evaluations

3. Develop skills in conducting quantitative research

4. Develop skills in conducting qualitative research studies

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: (Mon - Thur) 8.30am - 6.00pm, (Fri) 8.30am - 5.30pm

Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Minimum Qualification: No minimum education (i.e. A-level Graduates, Current Polytechnic students are welcome)

Requirements (if any): As TriGen is an organisation formed largely by volunteers, there will be meetings which will occur on weekday nights and/ or weekends. If you are required to attend these meetings beyond working hours, you will be able to claim time-off and off-in-lieu days accordingly. We look for interns who are passionate about serving the older adults and empowering the community to care for these older adults. Traits we look for include: Commitment, initiative, willingness to learn.

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Kharuna Jaichandra

Contact Person Email: kharuna.jaichandra@singhealth.com.sg

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1. Click here for the application form.

2. Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3. Copy and paste  Research Intern (TriGen Ltd)  into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.