Assistant Manager / Manager / Senior Manager - Competency & Governance

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health in Singapore is seeking a proactive professional to develop, implement and administer manpower strategies and initiatives for healthcare professionals. You will work with regulators, educators and practitioners to shape standards and governance that support evolving national healthcare objectives.

You will join a fast-paced team, coordinating multiple priorities and stakeholders, with emphasis on collaboration, policy insight, and developing training initiatives to uplift

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking to support policy recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with stakeholders.
• Proactive team player capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop manpower strategies and governance standards for healthcare roles.
• Coordinate training programs and grants to support workforce development.
• Assess emerging roles and safeguard patient well‑being through governance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary healthcare education

Job description

What the role is:

What the role is?You will play a vital role to develop, implement and administer manpower strategies and initiatives involving healthcare professional manpower standards, regulation, training and development to transform the in-service healthcare workforce to achieve evolving national healthcare objectives.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:

As a member of a team, you will collaborate with healthcare practitioners, regulators, administrators and educators, to

• Organize and coordinate the efforts of practitioners and educators to develop competency frameworks, governance standards and training programs;
• Set up and administer training grants to facilitate the provision and uptake of training and development;
• Assess the risk of new and emerging healthcare roles and introduce appropriate manpower standards and governance to safeguard patients’ well-being.

What we are looking for:

• A keen interest in Singapore's healthcare policies and landscape, and international affairs
• A team player who is self-motivated to initiate and see through projects
• A pleasant disposition, meticulous, strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Preferably with prior experience in healthcare, training and/or regulation
• Tertiary education in Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health or other healthcare disciplines will be advantageous

Key Competencies Required:

• 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.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.

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

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health's (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people - to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH's responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore's healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.