Assistant Manager (Accreditation and Licensing), EGH Planning Office

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (Eastern General Hospital); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern General Hospital seeks a dynamic Accreditation and Licensing professional to contribute to regulatory compliance and management systems across the hospital. You will assist the unit head, develop controls, document standards, and oversee IT systems such as e-Audit to support licensing readiness.

You will coordinate with internal departments, external agencies and auditors, monitor regulatory changes, and deliver training to staff while maintaining high standards under pressure in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior experience in healthcare Accreditation and Licensing is necessary.
• Additional internal/external auditor certifications would be an advantage.
• Team player, highly motivated and action-oriented with excellent planning and analytical skills.
• Able to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment and growing organisation.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the unit head in the operational management direction for the Accreditation and Licensing department.
• Develop the hospital’s management systems to meet accreditation and management standards; implement controls to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Scan and implement best practices in management standards, document control, and internal audits; develop and conduct training programmes; oversee IT systems (e.g. e-Audit).
• Lead tabletop exercises and coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, and independent auditors to ensure licensing readiness; monitor regulatory changes and advise on preparedness measures.

Skills

Planning

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) aims to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services, covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH’s vision is to be a hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff. It seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team in the Accreditation and Licensing role. In this role, you will assist the unit head in the operational management direction for the Accreditation and Licensing department. You will be responsible for developing the hospital’s management systems to meet the hospital’s accreditation and management standards requirements, and implementing controls to ensure regulatory compliance, such as the non-clinical aspects of the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), relevant ISO standards and applicable international and local standards.

The individual would scan and implement best practices in management standards, document control, and internal audits. To facilitate an effective management system, the individual will develop and conduct training programmes and oversee the supporting IT systems (e.g. e-Audit).

You will be required to assist the unit head to lead tabletop exercises and coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, and independent auditors to ensure licensing readiness. Your scope will also include monitoring evolving regulatory changes and advise the unit head on preparedness measures and ensure compliance with national standards and regulatory requirements.

Job requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in healthcare Accreditation and Licensing is necessary
• Additional internal/external auditor certifications would be an advantage
• Team player, highly motivated and action-oriented with excellent planning and analytical skills
• Able to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment and growing organisation
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to challenging conditions