Assistant Manager (Biomedical Engineering - BME), Eastern General Hospital Planning Office

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore General Hospital is seeking a skilled professional to establish the Biomedical Engineering department. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, budget management, and collaborate with technology partners to enhance hospital systems. This role requires strong engineering expertise and the ability to engage stakeholders effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in hospital operations, preferably in healthcare.
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively and manage challenges.
• Strong knowledge in project management and design thinking.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Secretariat and Hospital Planning Committee.
• Ensure project execution aligns with budget management and quality standards.
• Lead workshops and meetings with project stakeholders for smooth progression.

Skills

Design thinking

Change management

Project management

Technology adoption

Process methodologies

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Planning

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Biomedical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Presentation software

Job description

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) seeks to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing that is centered 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 great hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff, and 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.

In this role, you will support the Development Secretariat and Hospital Planning Committee in establishing the Biomedical Engineering (BME) department. You will be responsible for ensuring that project execution, budget management and quality standards align with the established programme. Your duties will include conducting end-user briefings, defining operations requirements for the hospital’s biomedical systems, collaborating with technology partners to design and implement BME systems, as well as establishing guidelines and project timelines. You will lead the development and review of related policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks. Additionally, you will lead and facilitate workshops and meetings with various project stakeholders to ensure smooth project progression.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or related fields

• At least 6 years of relevant experience in hospital operations, preferably in a healthcare sector
• Strong k nowledge and skills in design thinking, change management, project management, technology adoption and process methodologies
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders in a dynamic and growing organisation
• A team player who is highly motivated, action-oriented, and possesses excellent planning, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Able t o work under pressure, adapt to change and manage challenges effectively
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Photoshop and/or presentation software