Assistant Manager, Mental Health Primary Care Development

Agency for Integrated Care; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Singapore is seeking a professional to support the Mental Health in Primary Care ecosystem development. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders, mapping referral processes, and curating mental health resources, requiring strong interpersonal skills and relevant experience in healthcare or community sectors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in healthcare or community sectors preferred.
• Experience in programme management and multi-agency work is an advantage.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Manager and HOD in developing the Mental Health in Primary Care ecosystem.
• Map referral processes and service linkages for mental and physical health integration.
• Curate mental health-related resources for the GP setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Facilitation

Design thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company description:

The Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) aims to create a vibrant care community for people to live well and age gracefully. AIC coordinates and supports efforts in integrating care to achieve the best care outcomes for our clients. We reach out to caregivers and seniors with information on staying active and ageing well, and connect people to services they need. We support stakeholders in their efforts to raise the quality of care, and also work with health and social care partners to provide services for the ageing population. Our work in the community brings care services and information closer to those in need. For more about us, please visit https://www.aic.sg.

Job description:

This role will support the Manager and HOD to work closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop the Mental Health in Primary Care eco-system development, to support primary care in early identification and co-management of patients with physical and mental health conditions.

• To support Manager and HOD to develop the Mental Health in Primary Care eco-system

• • Collaborate with identified stakeholders to map the referral processes and service linkages between RH, primary care, and community partners for integration of mental health with physical health.
  • Conduct ongoing review on primary care model including literature review, outcomes and learning points

• To curate mental health-related resources and information for the GP setting.

• • Work with internal teams and divisions to curate mental health-related resources and materials for the GP setting.

• Support Manager and HOD to work closely with internal and external stakeholders in strengthening the mental health capability of primary care partners

• • Review and propose recommendations for capability building needs of the primary care providers, working with relevant stakeholders in providing the required training in accordance to the tiered care model competencies.
  • Coordinate and work closely with the identified RHs on the plans for training to strengthen the capability of the primary care providers.
  • Work closely with the primary care providers and Clusters to build required capability in supporting Healthier SG efforts in going upstream focusing on preventive care and social-health integration.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 3 years' of relevant experience in the healthcare or community sectors preferred
• Experience in hospital, primary care or community sector development and/ multi-agency work in healthcare/social care industry will be an advantage
• Experience in programme management, implementing new programmes, facilitation, design thinking and/or knowledge of the healthcare or social industry will be an added advantage
• Possess strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communications and presentations skills
• Able to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Competent in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint