Assistant Manager, Group Allied Health

National Healthcare Group Corporate Office (HQ); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager to support care integration projects and strategic planning. The role involves working with stakeholders across various levels and requires a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be results-oriented. This position functions within a dynamic healthcare environment focused on enhancing population health.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of Singapore's healthcare programmes.
• Experience in community care settings is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in care integration and workforce development.
• Engage stakeholders at various levels.
• Evaluate resource needs and plan accordingly.

Skills

People management skills

Strategic thinking

Excellent communication

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in science, health, or social-related fields

Job description

Company description:

The National Healthcare Group (NHG) is a leader in public healthcare in Singapore, recognised at home and abroad for the quality of its medical expertise and facilities. Care is provided through an integrated network of seven primary care polyclinics, acute care and tertiary hospitals, national specialty centres and business divisions. Together they bring a rich legacy of medical expertise to our philosophy of integrated patient-centred care.

NHG's vision is "Adding Years of Healthy Life". This vision goes beyond merely healing the sick to the more difficult and infinitely more rewarding task of preventing illness and preserving health and quality of life. With some 22,000 staff, NHG aims to provide care that is patient-centric, accessible, seamless, comprehensive, appropriate and cost-effective.

As the Regional Health System (RHS) for Central-North Singapore, it is vital for NHG to partner and collaborate with stakeholders, community advisors, and voluntary welfare organisations. Together with our patients, their families and caregivers, we aim to deliver integrated healthcare services and programmes that help in Adding Years of Healthy Life to all concerned.

Job description:

ASSISTANT MANAGER

1. Job Purpose

The Assistant Manager supports the Chairperson of the NHG Allied Health Council (NAC), the Group Chief Allied Health, and Director/Deputy Director in developing and implementing work plans for Group Allied Health (GAH). He/she assists in strategic planning to fulfill NHG's mission and supports projects related to care integration, transformation, value-based care, and workforce development to support population health across NHG's institutions.

2. Areas of Responsibility

Assist in supporting projects in care integration, transformation, value-based care, and workforce development across NHG's institutions to support population health.

• Engage stakeholders at institution, cluster, and national levels
• Support allied health and healthcare leaders in planning and organizing new care models, integration, workforce strategies, and other initiatives at institutional and cluster levels
• Evaluate the baseline landscape, determine resource needs, and plan accordingly
• Support development of the allied health workforce, including manpower planning, professional development, talent management, recruitment, and retention, aligned with priorities
• Identify enablers of change and support change management efforts
• Define short- and long-term goals, and evaluate outcomes
• Support development of governance frameworks and standards
• Perform other roles as determined by the Regional Office

3. Job Requirements

a. Education/Training/Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in science, health, or social-related fields, preferably with healthcare management experience
2. 5-7 years of relevant work experience
3. Knowledge of Singapore's healthcare programmes
4. Experience in community care settings is an advantage
5. Interest in leadership, strategic planning, workforce development, and healthcare transformation

b. Personal Attributes

1. People management skills
2. Independent with strategic thinking abilities
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
4. Self-motivated and results-oriented
5. Adaptable to organizational and environmental changes