NUH Internship Programme(Jan 2027 – Jun 2027)

Curious about the inner workings of a hospital Join NUH on a 6-month full time internship to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of healthcare organisations. Explore critical functions of hospital administration such as operations, human resource, communications, and quality improvement that support the smooth delivery of patient care.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

Job Description

Join a passionate and dynamic team of oncologists and clinical research coordinators at the National University Health System (NUHS). As an intern, you will play a handson role in supporting real-world cancer research — including clinical trials and retrospective research projects that contribute directly to improving patient care.

This internship is ideal for students who are curious, motivated, and excited to learn how scientific research is translated into clinical practice. As part of the research team, you will gain exposure to the full spectrum of clinical research operations. You will learn how clinical studies are designed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated within Singapore's healthcare system.

You will also develop valuable soft and technical skills relevant to careers in healthcare, research, data science, or life sciences.

Key Responsibilities

You will be guided and trained to support the team in the following areas:

1. Clinical Research Operations

Assist in the administration and conduct of oncology research projects.
Attend studyrelated meetings such as site initiations, monitoring visits, and closeout sessions.
Maintain essential research documents and Investigator Site Files to ensure regulatory compliance.

2. Data & Documentation

Complete Case Report Forms (CRFs) and ensure data accuracy.
Support data entry, cleaning, and validation for ongoing studies.
Trace laboratory and diagnostic reports as required by study protocols.

3. Protocol & Compliance

Adhere to ICH-GCP, HBRA, and institutional policies and guidelines.
Assist investigators with documentation for adverse events / serious adverse events reporting.
Handle patient specimens according to study protocol.
Uphold strict confidentiality of research data.

4. Team & Site Support

Assist with daytoday study coordination activities.
Communicate with investigators, research nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
Perform other researchrelated tasks assigned to support study operations.

Job Requirement:

Currently enrolled in a science-related degree (e.g., biomedical science, life sciences, public health, psychology, etc.)
Competent in Microsoft Office applications
Familiar with basic statistics (advantage)
Strong communicators — verbal and written
Able to work independently, yet comfortable collaborating in a multidisciplinary team
Meticulous, organised, and responsible
Able to converse in Mandarin/Malay/Tamil/dialects (bonus but not required)

Learning Opportunities

Throughout the 6-month internship, you will gain:

1. Full Exposure to Clinical Research Workflows

From study start-up to data management, monitoring and documentation.

2. Understanding of Singapore's Healthcare Research Ecosystem

Including patient pathways, ethics and regulatory requirements, and how research integrates with clinical care.

3. Real-World Project Management Skills

Track study timelines, manage documentation, and coordinate across multiple stakeholders.

4. Communication & Professional Skills

Interact with clinicians, research teams, and occasionally patients — building confidence and professionalism in a healthcare setting.

5. Experience in Oncology Research

Unique exposure to cancer research, including radiation oncology workflows and real clinical trial environments.

By taking up this internship, you will have the opportunity to:

Work closely with clinicians and researchers in a nationally recognised academic medical centre
Gain meaningful handson exposure that strengthens your CV
Experience a supportive environment where interns are integrated as part of the team
Contribute to work that directly impacts patient outcomes and scientific understanding of cancer

Kindly note the following:

Please attach the latest copy of your resume in your application.
Minimum full-time commitment of 25 weeks from Jan 2027 is expected. Interested applicants are required to indicate their available commitment period in their resume.
Applications will close on 30 November 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Intern (Clinical research coordinator), Radiation Oncology