Director / Deputy Director, Communications

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (KKH) is seeking an accomplished communications leader to head the Corporate Communications Department and shape the hospital’s institutional reputation. You will develop integrated communications, branding and reputation strategies that position KKH as the hospital of choice for women’s and children’s health and a leading Academic Medical Centre in the region.

You will translate complex clinical and research advances into engaging stories for diverse audiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in corporate communications, brand management, public affairs or healthcare communications.
• Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities with experience building institutional reputation and trust.
• Ability to translate complex clinical or scientific content into engaging narratives for diverse audiences.
• Deep understanding of digital communications, content strategy and social media engagement.
• Experience developing organisational spokespersons and leaders is advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Purpose-driven leadership with resilience and commitment to advancing women's and children's health.

Responsibilities

• Lead KK Women's and Children's Hospital's Corporate Communications Department.
• Develop and drive integrated communications, branding and reputation strategies.
• Translate clinical and research advancements into engaging stories for multiple audiences.
• Elevate clinicians' and researchers' visibility across traditional and digital media.
• Provide communications counsel to senior leadership on priorities and crisis situations.
• Strengthen stakeholder trust and protect organisational reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Corporate communications

Brand management

Public affairs

Healthcare communications

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Digital communications

Content strategy

Social media engagement

Crisis communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or related discipline

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At KK Women's and Children's Hospital (KKH), we are committed to shaping the future of women's and children's health through excellence in clinical care, research, education and innovation. As Singapore's leading Academic Medical Centre dedicated to women and children, we play a pivotal role in advancing healthcare outcomes, developing future healthcare professionals and driving breakthroughs that improve lives.

We are seeking an accomplished communications leader to lead our Corporate Communications Department and shape the next chapter of KKH's institutional reputation and influence.

In this role, you will develop and drive integrated communications, branding and reputation strategies that strengthen KKH's position as the hospital of choice for women and children's health and a leading Academic Medical Centre in the region. You will work closely with senior leadership to articulate compelling narratives that showcase KKH's clinical excellence, research achievements, academic contributions and impact on patients, families and communities.

You will champion KKH's academic medicine identity by translating complex clinical, scientific and research advancements into engaging stories that resonate with healthcare professionals, policymakers, partners, donors, patients and the wider public. You will also elevate the visibility and thought leadership of KKH's clinicians, researchers and leaders across traditional, digital and social media platforms.

As a trusted strategic advisor, you will provide communications counsel to senior management on institutional priorities, high-profile initiatives and crisis situations. You will lead efforts to strengthen stakeholder trust, protect organisational reputation and position KKH at the forefront of conversations shaping the future of healthcare.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or a related discipline. Master's degree preferred.


• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including 8 years in a leadership role.


• Proven track record in corporate communications, brand management, public affairs or healthcare communications.


• Strong strategic thinking and leadership capabilities, with experience building institutional reputation, stakeholder trust and thought leadership.


• Demonstrated ability to translate complex clinical, academic or scientific content into compelling narratives for diverse audiences.


• Deep understanding of digital communications, content strategy and social media engagement, with the ability to leverage emerging platforms creatively and effectively.


• Experience developing organisational spokespersons, key opinion leaders and executive leaders would be advantageous.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across complex, matrixed environments.


• Purpose-driven leader with sound judgement, resilience and a commitment to advancing healthcare and improving outcomes for women and children.