Intern, Transformation Office (Jan 2027 – Jun 2027)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Hospital (NUH) invites a motivated intern to join its transformation journey, contributing to campus redevelopment through innovative workflow redesign and comprehensive innovation project management. You'll work across operations, clinical, and technology domains, applying robotics-enabled logistics, research, and stakeholder engagement to shape NUH's 2030 vision.

This six-month full-time internship offers hands-on exposure to hospital administration and change initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for complex healthcare challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong project coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Interest in healthcare innovation and technology applications.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments with emerging initiatives.
• Research skills and ability to synthesise information are a plus.
• Prior exposure to project management methodologies is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to campus redevelopment workflow redesign and logistics operations using robotics.
• Research automation technologies and their healthcare applications.
• Help plan and document new operational workflows for the redeveloped campus.
• Create presentations and reports for redesign proposals to stakeholders.
• Support project management activities for innovation initiatives aligned with NUH 2030.
• Conduct viability assessments for proposed solutions and innovations.
• Develop frameworks to assess project success, feasibility, scalability.
• Coordinate stakeholder sessions and document insights and feedback.
• Track and report on multiple concurrent projects and identify scalable initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for potential healthcare delivery applications.
• Participate in other opportunities within department.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Healthcare innovation interest

Job description

Curious about the inner workings of a hospital? Join NUH on a 6-month full time internship to gain a comprehensive understanding of the operational aspects of healthcare organisations. Explore critical functions of hospital administration such as operations, human resource, communications, and quality improvement that support the smooth delivery of patient care.

About NUH

The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore's leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what's now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.

Work Location:

NUHS Tower Block, Level 6, 1E Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119228

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking intern to join NUH's transformation journey as we reimagine healthcare delivery for the future. You will be at the forefront of contributing to NUH's campus redevelopment through innovative workflow redesign and comprehensive innovation project management. This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on NUH's transformation towards 2030.

Job Description

1) Campus Redevelopment - Workflow Redesign:

• Learn and contribute to workflow redesign initiatives, particularly in logistics operations using robotics (AMRs etc)
• Conduct research and analysis on automation technologies and their applications in healthcare settings
• Support the planning and documentation of new operational workflows for the redeveloped campus
• Assist in creating presentations and reports to communicate redesign proposals to stakeholders
• Support comprehensive project management activities for innovation initiatives aligned with NUH 2030 goals.
• Conduct technology implementation viability assessments for proposed solutions and innovations.
• Assist in developing frameworks and criteria to assess project success, feasibility, and scalability potential.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement sessions and document insights and feedback.
• Help track and report on multiple concurrent projects, identifying those ready for scaling in the new development.
• Support the evaluation of emerging technologies and their potential applications in healthcare delivery.

3) Additional Initiatives:

• Participate in other opportunities and projects within the department as they arise

Job Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to think critically about complex healthcare challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organised with strong project coordination abilities and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams across clinical, operations, and technology domains.
• Keen interest in healthcare innovation and technology applications.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments with emerging initiatives.
• Research skills and ability to synthesise information from multiple sources is a plus.
• Prior exposure to project management methodologies or workflow analysis is advantageous but not required.

Kindly note the following:

• Minimum full-time commitment of 25 weeks from Jan 2027 is expected. Interested applicants are required to indicate their available commitment period in their resume.
• Applications will close on 30 November 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.