Assistant Director (Strategy, Policy & Planning)

What The Role Is

You will play a critical role to support the coordination of Whole-of-Government efforts and development of strategies and policies in support of the implementation of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy. You will also support longer term strategic planning and development of enablers in mental health care and promotion of social-health integration for the mental health ecosystem of the future.

You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What You Will Be Working On

You will lead a team to formulate and review national mental health and well-being policies, and engage relevant community & inter-ministerial stakeholders to identify and address gaps in mental health services across the healthcare, social and other related sectors. This will include mental well-being related areas as part of population upstream preventive efforts.

You will also lead the team to drive longer term planning and develop strategies such as a digital mental health (DMH) blueprint and a national mental health research strategy to define action areas to accelerate the development, dissemination, and implementation of DMH tools; and prioritize areas for mental health research, respectively.

You will also lead the team to support the implementation of the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy through coordinating and monitoring of Whole-of-Government efforts under the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy; and provide support as MOH liaison & secretariat for interagency mental health committees.

What We Are Looking For

1. Relevant qualifications in healthcare, public health or related field, preferably medicine, psychology or allied health or life science.
2. Medical degree holders are required to be registered with Singapore Medical Council.
3. Postgraduate education in Public Health or equivalent would be an advantage.
4. Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in healthcare and public policy development.
5. Experience in mental health-related work, legislation review, health administration and project planning/management (supervisory position) is preferred.
6. Strong understanding of health and social care sectors.
7. Ability to lead and manage a team and think strategically.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
9. Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and well-versed in coordination and logistical arrangements.
10. Ability to work independently as well as in a team, and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Competencies Required

1. Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
2. Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
3. Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
4. Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.
5. Serving with Heart, Commitment and Purpose – Ability to commit to the work scope to deliver on agency and whole-of-government outcomes.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.