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

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Singapore seeks a seasoned professional to support the establishment of the Biomedical Engineering department. This role requires at least 8 years in hospital operations and strong project management skills. Responsibilities include ensuring project execution, budget management, and overseeing compliance with guidelines. Ideal candidates will excel in communication and stakeholder engagement while adapting to a dynamic environment. Familiarity with AutoCAD and other technical software is preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in hospital operations, preferably in healthcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with planning, analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Secretariat and Hospital Planning Committee.
• Ensure project execution, budget management and quality standards.
• Conduct end-user briefings and define operations requirements.

Skills

Design thinking

Project management

Technology adoption

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Presentation software

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering or related fields
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in hospital operations, preferably in a healthcare sector
• Strong knowledge 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 to work under pressure, adapt to change and manage challenges effectively
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Photoshop and/or presentation software