Manager (Future Workforce Development)

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee Future Workforce Development initiatives. The role involves managing programmes aimed at workforce transformation, developing change management strategies, and collaborating with HR to redesign job roles in response to technological advancements. The ideal candidate has at least six years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree, with strong interpersonal, analytical, and facilitation skills. This is a key role in fostering a culture of innovation and engagement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years working experience, preferably in Behavioural Science, Communications, or Business.
• Experience in Competency Mapping/Development is advantageous.
• Knowledge of hospital operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Future Workforce Development programmes.
• Develop change management strategies for transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with HR to redesign job roles.

Skills

Organisational Development

Facilitation skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Recognising that human skills and mindsets are crucial to improving the quality of care we deliver, the Future Workforce Development (FWD) remit encompasses forward-thinking workforce development & redeployment, education and training through reskilling by equipping our workforce with new capabilities.

The Senior Manager will manage and oversee specific Future Workforce Development programmes and initiatives, lead project teams, and ensure effective implementation of workforce transformation activities.

The job responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement comprehensive change management strategies to support SGH's transformation initiatives and technology adoption.
• Conduct change readiness assessments and design intervention programmes to address resistance and build change capability.
• Establish change champion networks across departments to facilitate smooth transitions during organisational transformations.
• Monitor and evaluate change effectiveness through staff feedback mechanisms and pulse surveys.
• Partner with HR to analyse current job roles and identify opportunities for redesign in response to technological advancements and care model innovations.
• Collaborate with department heads and HR to develop new role specifications and competency frameworks.
• Design transition pathways for staff moving into redesigned positions, including skills mapping and career progression routes.
• Evaluate the impact of job redesign on operational efficiency and staff satisfaction.
• Partner with Learning & Career Development to develop comprehensive competency development programmes addressing current and future skills requirements.
• Develop and implement initiatives to cultivate an innovation-driven culture throughout the organisation. · Oversee innovation knowledge sharing platforms to promote cross-departmental collaboration and create awareness.
• Continuous reviews and improvements to current elearning curriculum to ensure content relevancy.
• Ensure emerging healthcare technologies talks are executed properly.
• Identify and secure funding opportunities and grants to support FWD initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 6 years working experience, preferably in Behavioural Science/ Communications / Business.
• Experience in Organisational Development, Competency Mapping/ Development and supervisory skills will be an advantage.
• Preferably someone with knowledge of hospital operations (clinical and/ or support function).
• Ability to facilitate discussions with different levels of staff.
• Task driven, strong facilitation, planning and analytical skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good presentation skills and ability to write well.