Director, Allied Professional Services & Innovation

APSN; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

APSN in Singapore seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership for Allied Professional Services across APSN schools and centres. The role drives professional standards, governance, quality assurance, research and innovation, and integrated service delivery across Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work and other allied domains.

The Director establishes and sustains an evidence-informed practice model, aligned with APSN priorities and long-term direction, while leading

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Allied Health, Psychology, Social Work, Healthcare Leadership, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience as a registered Allied Health Professional or equivalent accreditation preferred.
• Strong knowledge of governance, quality assurance and integrated service delivery models.
• Expertise in professional practice standards and workforce development.
• Experience with strategic planning, policy development and organisational transformation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in complex organisations.

Responsibilities

• Set APSN-wide strategy for Allied Professional Services across Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work and emerging disciplines.
• Establish governance and quality assurance through organisation-wide standards, SOPs and audits.
• Drive high-quality, person-centred service delivery across APSN schools, centres and Shared Services.
• Lead workforce practice transformation, including research, innovation and data-driven improvement.
• Build workforce capability through supervision, mentoring, and succession planning.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to support persons with disabilities, caregivers and stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management and accountability for allied professional staff.
• Develop external partnerships with healthcare institutions, universities and community organisations.
• Own departmental planning, budgeting, grants and strategic funding opportunities.
• Drive measurable outcomes, governance compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Skills

Governance & QA

Strategic leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Workforce development

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's Degree in Allied Health or related field

Job description

APSN in Singapore seeks a Director to provide strategic leadership for Allied Professional Services across APSN schools and centres. The role drives professional standards, governance, quality assurance, research and innovation, and integrated service delivery across Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Social Work and other allied domains.

The Director establishes and sustains an evidence-informed practice model, aligned with APSN priorities and long-term direction, while leading