Assistant Manager, Strategic Planning

Agency for Integrated Care; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agency for Integrated Care in Singapore seeks an Assistant Manager for the Strategy, Research and Data Division. The role supports long-term planning, coordinates with MOH and partners, and translates complex data into strategic recommendations.

Requirements include a recognised degree and 3 years in strategic planning, policy or corporate development, with strong analytical, communication, and project management skills. A proactive, independent, team-oriented professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline is required.
• 3+ years in strategic planning, policy or corporate development preferred.
• Experience in health or social care is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic planning development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Engage divisions, MOH and partners to align priorities and plan workshops.
• Analyze complex issues and translate insights into recommendations and options.
• Review outcomes and progress toward strategic goals, refine indicators.
• Strengthen planning capability through prioritisation and resource allocation.
• Develop briefs and talking points for principals' engagements on rotation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team player

Independent working

Self-motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

Recognised degree in any discipline

Job description

Job Description

Strategy, Research and Data Division (SRDD) leads AIC’s forward and strategic planning through a data-driven, multidisciplinary approach. We advance research and thought leadership with partners and stakeholders to foster a vibrant care community where people live well and age gracefully.

Within SRDD, the Strategic Planning team leads long-term planning and develops an integrated view of programmes and enabling initiatives. We work across AIC to interpret emerging community care issues, translate insights and national policy into practical strategies, align stakeholders, and coordinate engagements with the Ministry of Health on cross-cutting issues.

The Assistant Manager will:

• Support AIC’s strategic planning, including the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Engage AIC divisions, MOH and partners to interpret cross-cutting issues, align priorities and facilitate strategic planning workshops or retreats.
• Analyse complex issues and translate insights into recommendations, strategic options and planning implications for management.
• Review organisational outcomes, impact measures and progress towards strategic goals, and refine corporate, block and programme performance indicators.
• Strengthen AIC’s planning capability through prioritisation and resource allocation frameworks, study-trip learning objectives and forward scanning.
• Develop briefs, talking points and thought pieces for AIC principals’ engagements on a rotational basis.

Job Requirements

• Recognised degree in any discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategic planning, policy or corporate development, or experience in the health or social care sector will be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Team player with good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and conscientious
• Proactive self-starter who is able to work independently
• Strong willingness to learn
• Able to implement solutions in a complex environment