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RESPIRE Malaysia, Department of Primary Care Medicine, 26, Jalan Universiti, Pjs 11, Petaling Jaya (2026)

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Department Of Primary Care Medicine, 26, Jalan Universiti, Pjs 11

27/08/2025

Dear all,
We would like to invite applicants for the research assistants/enumerators/spirometry enumerators for the RESPIRE project.

1) 4ccord projects (Estimating Chronic Respiratory Disease (Asthma and COPD) burden in adults in Asian low and middle-income countries: This is a cross-sectional community-based survey in Klang District, Malaysia including a questionnaire to detect the burden of respiratory symptoms and spirometry to measure lung function.

Employment status: Full time

Main responsibilities:

4ccord projects : You are expected to assist with and manage participant recruitment in Klang for the door-to-door questionnaire survey. You are also required to perform spirometry testing.

Other responsibilities

Administrative tasks like preparing agendas, coordinating research activities, organising meetings, and documenting meeting minutes are also part of the role.

Requirements:

1. Malaysian citizenship required

2. Medical graduates awaiting housemanship or Bachelor/master’s in science with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Preference for health-related fields like biomedical science or nursing.

3. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and oral).

4. Efficient and independent research task

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Redcap, SPSS, NVIVO preferred

6. Previous research experience, preferably in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Have experience in data collection/engaging with the public, patients, healthcare professionals & policy makers.

7. Pleasant personality, hardworking, reliable, confident, honest, and able to work independently and in a team.

8. Transportation is required and candidates must be willing to travel to Klang district for data collection: Travel reimbursement will be provided solely for data collection purposes

9. For spirometry enumerators - Experience in using and handling spirometry equipment is required

10. Enumerator payments will be based on the daily work log provided to the project (Average RM 1,500-RM 2,000) .

Interested applicants should send their resume to Dr. Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan (jayakayatri@um.edu.my) with a copy to nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. For any inquiries, please contact nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. The application deadline is 30 September 2025.

14/04/2025

Dear all,
We would like to invite applicants for the research assistants/enumerators/spirometry enumerators for the RESPIRE project. There are 2 projects involves.

1) Air quality projects : Pilot-randomised controlled trial to assess the feasibility of using the mobile healthcare application with air quality indicators in improving asthma control

2) 4ccord projects (Estimating Chronic Respiratory Disease (Asthma and COPD) burden in adults in Asian low and middle-income countries: This is a cross-sectional community-based survey in Klang District, Malaysia including a questionnaire to detect the burden of respiratory symptoms and spirometry to measure lung function.

Employment status: Full time

Main responsibilities:

The main responsibilities include supporting all aspects of research work, such as planning, data collection preparation, data entry, and data analysis.

1) Air quality projects :You are expected to follow up with patients who participated in the feasibility study on the use of a mobile healthcare application incorporating air quality indicators to improve asthma control

2) 4ccord projects : You are expected to assist with and manage participant recruitment in Klang for the door-to-door questionnaire survey. You are also required to perform spirometry testing.

Other responsibilities

Administrative tasks like preparing agendas, coordinating research activities, organising meetings, and documenting meeting minutes are also part of the role.

Requirements:

1. Malaysian citizenship required

2. Medical graduates awaiting housemanship or Bachelor/master’s in science with a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Preference for health-related fields like biomedical science or nursing.

3. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and oral).

4. Efficient and independent research task

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in Redcap, SPSS, NVIVO preferred

6. Previous research experience, preferably in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Have experience in data collection/engaging with the public, patients, healthcare professionals & policy makers.

7. Pleasant personality, hardworking, reliable, confident, honest, and able to work independently and in a team.

8. Transportation is required and candidates must be willing to travel to Klang district for data collection: Travel reimbursement will be provided solely for data collection purposes

9. For spirometry enumerators - Experience in using and handling spirometry equipment is required

10. Salary range (Research Assistant): Starting from RM2,000 to RM2,500 per month, depending on experience and qualifications. Enumerator payments will be based on the daily work log provided to the project (Average RM 1,500-RM 2,000) .

Interested applicants should send their resume to Dr. Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan (jayakayatri@um.edu.my) with a copy to nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. For any inquiries, please contact nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. The application deadline is 20 April 2025.

14/02/2025

Job Title: Trial Manager – Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Low-Resource Settings for Chronic Respiratory Disease

Location: Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)/Universiti Malaya (UM), Malaysia

Duration: 27 months (1 April 2025 – 30 June 2027)

Reports To: Principal Investigator (PI)

Background: This role involves managing a 3-arm assessor-blind randomised implementation trial focused on delivering pulmonary rehabilitation in low-resource settings for individuals with chronic respiratory disease. The trial aims to assess the feasibility, effectiveness, and implementation strategies for pulmonary rehabilitation in these contexts.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the day-to-day management of the trial at UMMC/UM, ensuring adherence to the study protocol, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
2. Coordinate recruitment strategies and ensure that all potential participants are pre-screened for involvement in other research projects, documenting any co-enrolment decisions in collaboration with the local PI and other relevant parties.
3. Collaborate with local PI and senior clinicians to develop a list of known ongoing interventional studies at UMMC/UM. Make and document decisions on co-enrolment for each potential overlap, classifying them as ‘unacceptable’, ‘acceptable’, or ‘potentially acceptable after a defined washout period’, based on the interaction and impact of the interventions.
4. Perform randomisation of participants, ensuring the process is blinded and adheres to the study’s protocols. Inform participants of their allocated group and maintain the integrity of blinding for the trial statistician and the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU) statistician.
5. Oversee the setup, validation, and management of the electronic Case Report Form (eCRF) system. Ensure data queries, field behaviours, and validations are defined and confirmed before the system's live deployment. Coordinate the generation of query reports and the provision of database training to site staff, ensuring ongoing support through access to a training database.
6. Ensure all trial activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from the ECTU. Facilitate quality checks and approvals for any amendments to the live eCRF, involving the PI and Trial Statistician as necessary.
7. Maintain regular communication with the trial team, including local and co-PIs, site staff, and the ECTU. Prepare and present trial progress reports, including data management and quality assurance updates, to the Data Monitoring and Ethics Committee (DMEC) and other stakeholders as required.

Qualifications and Experience:
1. A degree in a relevant health-related field (e.g., Public Health, Nursing, or Clinical Research) is required. A postgraduate qualification is preferred.
2. Extensive experience in managing randomised controlled trials, preferably in low-resource settings. Experience with data management systems and GCP compliance is essential.
3. Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and across multiple sites.
4. GCP certification is required; familiarity with the ECTU SOPs is desirable.

Salary:
RM5,000 + Employees Provident Fund (EPF) + Social Security Organisation (SOCSO)

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to Dr. Kay Nathan at jayakayatri@um.edu.my by 28th February 2025.

12/02/2025

Jom datang beramai-ramai!

MAKLUMAT PROGRAM INISIATIF SARINGAN KESIHATAN KEBANGSAAN (NHSI)

Tarikh: 15 Februari 2025 (Sabtu)
Masa: 11:00 pagi - 3:00 petang
Tempat: GM Klang, Atrium (Berdekatan Zus Coffee dan MyNews), Foyer Blok A

Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanik dengan kerjasama pihak berkaitan akan mengadakan Program Inisiatif Saringan Kesihatan Kebangsaan (NHSI) bagi meningkatkan kesedaran dan memudahkan akses kepada pemeriksaan kesihatan percuma untuk orang ramai.

Antara perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan:
✅ Pemeriksaan kesihatan asas
✅ Saringan penyakit tidak berjangkit (NCD)
✅ Konsultasi kesihatan
✅ Saringan kesihatan paru paru

Masuk adalah PERCUMA!

Jangan lepaskan peluang ini! Hadirkan diri bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan untuk mengetahui status kesihatan anda.

Sebarang pertanyaan, sila hubungi Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanik.

12/02/2025

MAKLUMAT PROGRAM INISIATIF SARINGAN KESIHATAN KEBANGSAAN (NHSI)

Tarikh: 15 Februari 2025 (Sabtu)
Masa: 11:00 pagi - 3:00 petang
Tempat: GM Klang, Atrium (Berdekatan Zus Coffee dan MyNews), Foyer Blok A

Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanik dengan kerjasama pihak berkaitan akan mengadakan Program Inisiatif Saringan Kesihatan Kebangsaan (NHSI) bagi meningkatkan kesedaran dan memudahkan akses kepada pemeriksaan kesihatan percuma untuk orang ramai.

Antara perkhidmatan yang ditawarkan:
✅ Pemeriksaan kesihatan asas
✅ Saringan penyakit tidak berjangkit (NCD)
✅ Konsultasi kesihatan
✅ Saringan kesihatan paru paru

Masuk adalah PERCUMA!

Jangan lepaskan peluang ini! Hadirkan diri bersama keluarga dan rakan-rakan untuk mengetahui status kesihatan anda.

Sebarang pertanyaan, sila hubungi Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Botanik.

25/09/2024

We would like to invite applications for the enumerators for the RESPIRE project. Details as below:

17/05/2024

Join our team! We're looking for Enumerators for the RESPIRE project, a collaboration between Universiti Malaya and the University of Edinburgh, funded by the NIHR (National Institute for Health Research), UK. Responsibilities include testing interventions to improve asthma care in Klang, Selangor clinics for one year. Two vacancies available. Apply now and be part of groundbreaking research! 📋

23/06/2023

Dear all,

We would like to invite applicants for the RESPIRE project. This is a collaborative project between the University of Malaya and the University of Edinburgh on respiratory diseases funded by the NHIR National Institute for Health Research, United Kingdom. Please see below description for the vacancy.

Research Assistant
The main responsibilities include supporting all aspects of research work, such as planning, data collection preparation, data entry, and data analysis. Administrative tasks like preparing agendas, coordinating research activities, organising meetings, and documenting meeting minutes are also part of the role.

Requirements:
1. Malaysian citizenship.
2. Master of Science Degree or relevant experience as a Research Assistant with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a minimum CGPA of 3.0. Preference for health-related fields like biomedical science or nursing.
3. Previous research experience, preferably in qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Have experience in data collection/engaging with the public, patients, healthcare professionals & policy makers.
4. Strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia (written and oral).
5. Efficient ex*****on of research tasks.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Pleasant personality, hardworking, reliable, confident, honest, and able to work independently and in a team.
8. Salary range: RM2000-2500 per month, based on experience and qualifications.

Must have own transportation and be willing to travel (travel reimbursement provided for data collection purposes only). Interested applicants should send their resume to Dr. Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan (jayakayatri@um.edu.my) with a copy to nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. For any inquiries, please contact nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. The application deadline is 2nd July 2023.

20/06/2023

Greetings to everyone,

United Kingdom NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE) is currently offering a Master's Scholarship program. All candidates who would like to pursue a master's degree (any mode of study) in a field related to respiratory health at University of Malaya or Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) are invited to apply.

The deadline for application is on 28 June 2023. Please email to
husnamuhamad@um.edu.my to get the application form.

Thank you!

05/04/2023

Vacancy for Research Assistant
Project name:
RESPIRE 2: Effectiveness of Pictorial Asthma Action Plan in Public Primary Care Clinics: A Randomised Controlled Study
Duration of the project: 3 years
Site: UPM (admin office) and Health Clinics in Klang District (field work)
Salary: RM2000 per month with yearly increment
Requirement:
1. Preferably has a degree in the medical/health sciences field with a CGPA of 3.0 and above
2. Able to communicate well in both English and Malay
3. Have own transportation and able to travel to Klang District for field work
4. Able to commit with the job for at least 1 year
Please email your CV to AP Dr Cheong Ai Theng (cheaitheng@upm.edu.my or caitheng@gmail.com) for those who are interested. Short-listed candidate will call for interview.

04/04/2023

Dear all,
We would like to invite applicants for the RESPIRE project. This is a collaborative project between the University of Malaya and the University of Edinburgh on respiratory diseases funded by the NHIR National Institute for Health Research, United Kingdom. We have 1 vacancy for an Education and capacity-building coordinator and 2 vacancies for a research assistant for this project. Please see the below description for each vacancy.
1.Job title: Education and capacity building coordinator
Full time equivalent: 1.0 FTE
School/Support Department: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine & Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya
Unit: Usher Institute (RESPIRE)
Line manager: RESPIRE Education and Capacity Platform Co-lead
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Needed for the Job
(a) Qualifications/Training
Essential
Open for Malaysian and PR of Malaysia
A PhD or equivalent experience in an appropriate subject.
Experience of teaching and learning design
(b) Experience
Experience of university teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Experience of, or demonstrable interest in, curriculum development, the design and development of courses and innovative teaching methods.
Organisational, management, administrative or project management experience
(c) Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
lAn academic background in a relevant discipline (broadly interpreted).
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts (e.g., presentations, mentoring/coaching relationships, teaching/training relationships, management/organisational relationships, research collaboration).
Demonstrated skill in delivering engaging and effective teaching or training (face-to-face and/or online).
Job Purpose
RESPIRE is a Global Health Research Unit, focusing on improving respiratory health in seven countries across Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). It is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with a second tranche of four-year funding commencing in June 2022.
As Education and Capacity Building Coordinator, you will coordinate the development and delivery of a large, international education and capacity-building programme, working closely with the co-leads of the RESPIRE Education and capacity-building platform. The platform aims to build capacity in respiratory disease research across low- and middle-income country (LMIC) partner organisations.
RESPIRE comprises three research programmes (Infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and Preventable respiratory risk factors) and four cross-cutting translational platforms. In addition to the Education and capacity building platform (platform ii), the other platforms are Stakeholder and Community Engagement and Involvement (i); Open science, data and methodologies (iii); and Digital health and innovation (iv).
Salary (RM 5,000.00 - RM 6,000.00)
Application closing date: 16 April 2023
Open for Malaysian and PR of Malaysia only
2. Research Assistant
Responsible for assisting in all areas of the research work including planning, preparation for data collection, data entry and data analysis etc.
In charge of relevant administrative duties as required such as preparing agenda, coordinating the research work, organizing meetings and preparing minutes of the meeting, claims etc.
Requirements
1.Malaysian citizen.
2.Holds a Master of Science Degree or is an experienced RA with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a CGPA 3.0 or above (preferrably in a health related field such as biomedical science, nursing etc)
3.Has research experience, preferably in both qualitative and quantitative research
4.Possess good communication skills and is proficient in both English and Bahasa Malaysia language (oral and written).
5. Able to carry out research work efficiently
6. Able to work with standard word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation software; i.e. has good computer skill and is familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
7. Possess a pleasant personality and is hardworking, reliable, confident, honest, able to work independently and work in a team
8. `Salary and benefits: This starts at RM2000-2500 per month (based on experience and qualification)
If you are interested, please send your cv/resume to Dr. Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan jayakayatri@um.edu.my and cc to Miss Nursyuhada Sukri nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my.If you have any questions, please email nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my. The closing date of application for both posts is 16th April 2023.
Thank you.

19/01/2023

Dear all,

We are looking for a Education and capacity building coordinator for the NIHR Global Health Research Unit On Respiratory Health (Respire-2).

1. Job Description
Job title: Education and capacity building coordinator
Full time equivalent: 1.0 FTE
School/Support Department: College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine & Department of Primary Care Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Malaya
Unit: Usher Institute (RESPIRE)
Line manager: RESPIRE Education and Capacity Platform Co-lead

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Needed for the Job
(a) Qualifications/Training
Essential
Open for Malaysian and PR of Malaysia
A PhD or equivalent experience in an appropriate subject.
Experience of teaching and learning design
(b) Experience
Essential
Experience of university teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level.
Experience of, or demonstrable interest in, curriculum development, the design and development of courses and innovative teaching methods.
Organisational, management, administrative or project management experience
(c) Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
Essential
An academic background in a relevant discipline (broadly interpreted).
Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills in a range of contexts (e.g., presentations, mentoring/coaching relationships, teaching/training relationships, management/organisational relationships, research collaboration).
Demonstrated skill in delivering engaging and effective teaching or training (face-to-face and/or online).
3. Job Purpose

RESPIRE is a Global Health Research Unit, focusing on improving respiratory health in seven countries across Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka). It is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with a second tranche of four-year funding commencing in June 2022.

As Education and Capacity Building Coordinator, you will coordinate the development and delivery of a large, international education and capacity-building programme, working closely with the co-leads of the RESPIRE Education and capacity-building platform. The platform aims to build capacity in respiratory disease research across low- and middle-income country (LMIC) partner organisations.
RESPIRE comprises three research programmes (Infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and Preventable respiratory risk factors) and four cross-cutting translational platforms. In addition to the Education and capacity building platform (platform ii), the other platforms are Stakeholder and Community Engagement and Involvement (i); Open science, data and methodologies (iii); and Digital health and innovation (iv).

4. Main Responsibilities
(a) Coordination, administration, and project management:
• Under the direction of the platform ii co-leads, develop and deliver a detailed education and capacity building plan, based on a “hub and spoke” model, where people in the “hubs” are trained to cascade training to others in the “spokes”.
• Act as the main point of contact between partner organisations and the RESPIRE team in Edinburgh, for all issues to do with education and capacity-building.
• Recruit and line manage in-country Education and Capacity Building Officers (ECBOs) and provide ongoing mentoring and support.
• Manage the process of selecting candidates for the RESPIRE University of Edinburgh (UoE) PhD studentship and for the RESPIRE MSc studentships, to be delivered by Low- and Middle-Income Country (LMIC) partners and ensure that these are evaluated when students complete.
• Establish an online community of RESPIRE MSc students, providing support and encouraging peer support.
• Liaise with the RESPIRE central team to manage budgets (e.g., LMIC budgets for workshops and other training delivery).
• Proactively ensure coordination with other platforms and with programmes and projects, through building relationships, initiating, and attending meetings, ensuring agreed actions are followed up, keeping an accurate record of meetings, etc.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational/training interventions using a reporting framework based on Kirkpatrick’s outcomes.
(b) Training design and delivery:
• Liaise with programmes, platforms, and projects to finalise a detailed needs and assets assessment (ensuring close liaison with all RESPIRE programmes, platforms and projects).
• Identify and support those with specific skills in the “hubs” to cascade training to the “spokes”.
• Systematically audit existing educational resources to meet identified needs, working closely with programme and project staff and ECBOs to adapt these to meet identified needs locally.
• Develop bespoke educational resources where necessary, working closely with programme and project staff and ECBOs.
• Establish a mentorship approach at all levels of RESPIRE, ensuring that RESPIRE members are appropriately trained and supported to undertake mentoring roles.
• Deliver online and in-person workshops and training sessions, as required.
• Work with subject-specialists to design educational and training workshops and materials (in-person and online)
• Liaise with the Digital platform (iv) to populate the RESPIRE Education and capacity building hub.
• Conduct any other relevant task relating to education and capacity building.

5. Planning and Organising
(a) Contribute to the planning and development of the overall RESPIRE2 Education and capacity building platform plan.
(b) Plan in detail and organise delivery of elements of this plan.

6. Problem solving
Promptly resolve problems, liaising with appropriate people as appropriate (e.g. central RESPIRE staff, Platform ii co-leads, other platform and programme and project leads, ECBOs).

7. Decision Making
The post-holder is responsible for day-to-day, operational decision-making relating to Platform ii activities. More complex or strategic decision-making should be discussed with the Platform ii co-leads.

8. Key Contacts/Relationships
(a) Platform ii leads
(b) Central RESPIRE staff
(c) ECBOs and project leads in RESPIRE partner organisations
(d) Other platform leads, particularly the translational hub
(e) Programme and project leads

9. Dimensions
The post-holder will contribute to the development of a plan and be responsible for implementing that plan, in a highly collaborative, diverse, international programme.

10. Salary (RM 5,000.00 - RM 6,000.00)
11. Application closing date: 31st January 2023
12. Open for Malaysian and PR of Malaysia only

If you are interested, please send your cv/resume to Dr Jayakayatri Jeevajothi Nathan jayakayatri@um.edu.my and cc to Miss Nursyuhada Sukri nursyuhadasukri@um.edu.my.

Thank you.

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