Manager/Senior Manager (Grants & Performance, MS&D)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health in Singapore seeks a finance/grants professional to develop and administer scholarships and training grants for the healthcare workforce. You will manage budgets, financial operations and database tasks while coordinating with partner institutions and providers.

The role requires strong analytical, communication and multi-tasking abilities, with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in finance/accounting/economics/business IT.
• At least 3 years of working experience, preferably related to finance/grants management.
• Knowledge in database management and IT certification (e.g. Google Analytics, Tableau) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer scholarships and grants policies, budgets, financial and database operations to support training and development of the healthcare workforce.
• Support division’s budgeting, financial and procurement operations.
• Collaborate with partner healthcare institutions and training providers to ensure funds are used effectively and accountable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

Tertiary education in finance/accounting/economics/business IT

Tools

Database management

Google Analytics

Tableau

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of the division's health workforce development team that works on developing and administering scholarships and training grants to support the growth and development of Singapore's healthcare workforce. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on:

You will be required to develop and administer scholarships and grants policies, budgets, financial and database operations to support the training and development of the healthcare workforce. You will also support the division’s routine budgeting, financial and procurement operations. Your portfolio will involve working with our stakeholders such as partner healthcare institutions and training providers to ensure that their use of the Ministry’s training funds are effective, appropriate and accountable.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education in a relevant discipline such as in finance, accounting, economics or business IT
• At least 3 years’ working experience, preferably related to finance/grants management in public service.
• Knowledge in database management and IT certification (e.g. Google Analytics, TABLEAU) will be an added advantage.
• Good analytical skills and meticulous
• Effective written and oral communication skills, as well as inter-personal skills
• Committed, resourceful and ability to multi-task.
• Proactive and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team.

Key Competencies Required:

• Grant Management — Administers the end-to-end grant lifecycle, ensuring funds are disbursed, monitored, and accounted for in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements.
• Business Partnering — Collaborates with stakeholders across the organisation to provide financial insights and advisory support that drive informed decision-making, towards a collective purpose.
• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Cost & Budget Management — Oversees the effective allocation and utilisation of financial resources to achieve organisational objectives within approved limits
• Financial Operations and Controls — Manages day-to-day financial processes and implements controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity in financial transactions.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment).

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation.As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.