Assistant Director (Mental Wellness Program), Staff Wellness Office

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Director for its Mental Wellness Program. This pivotal role involves supporting the Group Director in shaping wellness strategies to combat mental health stigma and enhance awareness. The successful candidate will manage the development of frameworks and initiatives to support staff in distress while fostering a culture of resilience. You will also lead special events aimed at promoting mental wellbeing and ensure integration of wellness policies across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on staff wellbeing within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in healthcare or related field.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Director in formulating staff wellness strategies.
• Lead and organize mental wellbeing-focused events and initiatives.

Skills

Leadership Skills

People Management

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology

Job description

Assistant Director (Mental Wellness Program), Staff Wellness Office

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 16 Apr 2025

You will support the Group Director of Staff Wellness in envisioning and formulating short, medium, and long-term staff wellness strategies aimed at defining and promulgating a cluster-wide culture on reducing mental health stigma and increasing awareness on mental wellbeing. You will analyze, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of staff mental wellness initiatives and programs.

You will manage the development and building of frameworks, programs, and initiatives to ensure the provision of adequate and appropriate avenues and resources to support all staff in distress, as well as educate and empower staff and Heads of Departments/supervisors on all aspects of staff mental wellness and staff resilience.

You will lead and organize special mental wellbeing-focused events/activities to facilitate awareness building and capacity development amongst staff. You will lead efforts at cluster-wide integration and harmonization of staff mental wellness policies, systems, and processes to create a one SingHealth culture in fostering greater cluster cohesion and collaboration in the promotion of mental wellbeing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with at least 12 years of experience in healthcare or related field
• Possess leadership skills and have experience in a management capacity
• Strong people management, communication, and influencing skills