Local Coordinator@Queenstown, RHSO (1 year contract)

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution seeks a Local Coordinator to develop and manage community engagement initiatives in Queenstown. The role involves collaborating with residents and stakeholders to foster programs focused on social well-being and oversight of the physical centre's operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences (social work, counseling, psychology).
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Engage residents and volunteers to co-create and plan activities.
• Oversee operations of the physical community space.
• Encourage participation in health and social activities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organization

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Local Coordinator@Queenstown, RHSO (1 year contract)

Job ID: 6545

Job Function: Administration

Institution: National University Health System

Overview

To facilitate the conceptualization and development of the physical centre, and to work with residents and community partners to co-create, plan, and conduct ground-up activities. The person should also encourage residents to participate in suitable programs and oversee the general operations at the centre.

Partner with residents and community stakeholders to co-create and organize activities and interest groups in a physical space in Queenstown.

• Engage residents and volunteers to co-create, plan, and conduct activities and interest groups.
• Encourage and support residents to self-run activities and interest groups.
• Partner with local community leader(s) and stakeholders to organize programs and services.
• Develop a feedback mechanism to gather feedback on activities conducted and to better understand the residents.

Encourage and facilitate residents' participation in suitable activities and programs.

• Encourage and direct residents to participate in suitable health and social activities (e.g., exercise, volunteerism, interest groups) and events at the Queenstown site and in the community.

Facilitate the development of the physical space and oversee general operations.

• Oversee the general operations of the physical space and support logistics and budgeting matters.
• Record attendance and other data for the evaluation of activities conducted at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the field of Social Sciences (e.g., social work, counseling, psychology), with prior experience in related areas such as social care services, aged care services, and/or community engagement.
• At least 2–3 years of working experience.
• Ability to work independently, be adaptable, analytical, and a good team player.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage with partners and older adults in the community.
• Good organizational, time management, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in multiple languages and dialects are preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new IT systems.