Assistant Manager, Office of Ethics in Healthcare

Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd (SingHealth HQ); Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Manager for the Office of Ethics in Healthcare. This role involves providing key administrative support, overseeing operational functions, and managing stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in administrative roles, and strong project coordination and communication skills. Join us to contribute to ethical healthcare advancements in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in management support and coordination roles.
• Proficiency in budget proposals, management, and administration.
• Experience in meeting coordination, documentation, correspondence management, and minute-taking.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of OEH.
• Coordinate high-level meetings and provide secretariat support.
• Manage correspondence with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline

Job description

The Office of Ethics in Healthcare (OEH) drives SingHealth's leadership in bioethics in Singapore and internationally, advancing and integrating ethical considerations to improve healthcare, research and other related activities.

As an Assistant Manager for OEH, you will provide administrative support to ensure effective office operations. Reporting to the Head of OEH, you will oversee key administrative functions, manage stakeholder relationships, and support the delivery of OEH projects and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Head of OEH, with a focus on strategic planning assistance, project coordination, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. Your role involves managing office operations and resources and ensuring timely delivery of initiatives.

You will coordinate the preparation of high-level meetings and provide secretariat support to the OEH Head and the SingHealth Ethics Network Council, including meeting logistics, agenda development, and claims processing.

You will manage correspondence with internal and external stakeholders, maintain meeting records and follow-up actions, and serve as a liaison point for strategic partnerships and collaborations.

You will also liaise with the administrators of the bioethics programme at the SingHealth Duke-National University of Singapore Medical Humanities Institute (SDMHI) to coordinate educational activities that achieve shared objectives with OEH.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant discipline, preferably with experience in healthcare administration or related fields
• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in management support and coordination roles
• Strong organisational and project coordination capabilities with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior-level stakeholders
• Strategic planning skills with the ability to anticipate organisational needs and support operational improvementsProven ability to coordinate and support cross‑functional activities with a collaborative and innovative mindset
• Experience in meeting coordination, documentation, correspondence management, and minute‑taking
• Proficiency in budget proposals, management, and administration to effectively support programme delivery and organisational goals