MANAGER (PROGRAMMES)

temasek foundation ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Temasek Foundation Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to oversee maternal and child health programmes across Singapore and Asia. Reporting to Head, Health & Well-being, you will shape strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps aligned with TF’s impact goals.

You will work with global partners such as UNICEF and WHO, governments and civil society to co-create solutions and drive measurable outcomes through field visits and cross-sector grantmaking.

Qualifications

• Degree from a recognised institution.
• 5–7 years of experience in public/global health, preferably in maternal and child health.
• Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders constructively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to reach diverse audiences.
• Strong quantitative analytics and understanding of impact evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage TF’s portfolio of MCH programmes for Singapore and Asia.
• Develop strategies, frameworks, and roadmaps for MCH aligned with TF goals.
• Identify gaps in the MCH landscape and collaborate with global organisations and partners.
• Ensure funded programmes stay on track and deliver intended impact through site visits and guidance.
• Collaborate across teams to leverage cross-sector grantmaking opportunities.

Skills

Public health

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Quantitative analytics

Impact evaluation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connect people, uplift communities, protect our planet, and advance capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond. TF’s programmes, made possible through philanthropic endowments gifted by Temasek, strive to achieve positive outcomes for individuals and communities now, and for generations to come.

Our goal is to ensure every generation can thrive and prosper. That’s why we place great emphasis on giving every child a good start to life, to help build a strong foundation for the future. This includes access to health care and nutrition, protection from harm and a sense of security, opportunities for early learning, and responsive caregiving, in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 and 4. A good start in life begins with ensuring maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period. This must be followed by access to quality healthcare and nurturing care for infants, ensuring optimal physical growth, cognitive development, andsocio-emotional well-being during the critical early years of life.

TF collaborates with partner organisations to extend grants to catalyse innovative solutions to advance the ecosystem for maternal and child health (MCH). Supported programmes should be outcomes-oriented and able to achieve impact at scale.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head, Health & Well-being (Covering), the incumbent’s responsibilities include the following:

Manage TF’s portfolio of MCH programmes for Singapore and Asia.

Work with the team to develop strategies, frameworks, and road maps for MCH which are aligned with the foundation’s charter and goals.

Identify gaps in the MCH landscape and work with partners such as global organisations (e.g. UNICEF, WHO), governments, health institutions and civil society organisations to co-create solutions.

Work with partners to ensure that funded programmes are on track and achieve their intended impact. This may include site visits, providing operational guidance and convening meetings of key stakeholders.

Collaborate with colleagues to take advantage of cross-sector grant making opportunities.

Requirements & Qualifications

Degree from a recognised institution.

At least 5 to 7 years of relevant experience working in public and global health, preferably in maternal and child health or related fields.

To work with internal and external stakeholders in a constructive manner and to build and sustain collaborative relationships.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively synthesize information to reach diverse audiences and build consensus.

Good quantitative analytic skills.

Knowledge in methods of impact evaluation.