Manager (Programmes) - Health & Well-being

Temasek Foundation; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Singapore is seeking an Associate Director (Programmes) to manage a portfolio of maternal and child health programmes. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in a health-related field and experience in leadership roles. Responsibilities include strategy development and collaboration with global organizations to enhance health outcomes. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are required for this position.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a health-related field, with expertise in maternal and child health, ageing, or mental health.
• Experience in a managerial/leadership role.
• Ability to lead, influence, and build collaborative relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good quantitative analytic skills.
• Knowledge in impact evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage TF’s portfolio of MCH programmes for Singapore and Asia.
• Develop strategies for MCH aligned with the foundation’s goals.
• Identify gaps in the MCH landscape and co-create solutions with partners.
• Ensure funded programmes achieve intended impact through oversight.
• Collaborate to leverage cross-sector grant-making opportunities.
• Support projects and institutional initiatives as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Collaborative relationship building

Communication

Quantitative analytic skills

Impact evaluation methods

Job description

Temasek Foundation (TF) supports a diverse range of programmes that connects people, uplifts communities, protects our planet and advances capabilities in Singapore, Asia and beyond.

We are committed to prospering every generation. A key part of this mission is to foster health and well-being across the life course — from ensuring every child has a good start in life, to supporting active ageing and mental resilience for all.

Our work spans three key focus areas: maternal and child health, seniors’ health, and mental health. Within these areas, we prioritise:

• Preventive health to reduce the burden of disease before it starts
• Innovative solutions that improve access, outcomes, and equity
• Health system strengthening to ensure long-term impact at scale

We work with a range of partners — from governments and multilateral organisations to health institutions and community-based groups — to co-create programmes that are outcomes-driven, evidence-informed, and scalable.

Responsibilities

Reporting to Head (Programmes), the Associate Director (Programmes) is responsible for the following

• Manage TF’s portfolio of MCH programmes for Singapore and Asia.
• 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.
• In addition, the individual maybe required to support projects and/or institutional initiatives, where appropriate

Qualifications

• At least 3 - 5 years in a health-related field (eg. public or global health, healthcare systems, with domain expertise in at least one of the Foundation’s priority areas (e.g. MCH, ageing, mental health).
• Have experience working in a managerial/leadership role
• Proven ability to lead and influence others 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.