Manager/Senior Manager (Health Professions Education)

Ministry of Health (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health (Singapore) is seeking a policy-focused professional to drive Faculty Development across the public healthcare system, turning national strategy into practical programmes for healthcare educators.

You will collaborate with MOH divisions, professional leadership and stakeholders to coordinate governance, manage budgets, and pursue continuous improvements in processes and implementation.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills for policy and implementation.
• Sound judgement, attention to detail, initiative and independent work with stakeholders informed.
• Comfort with ambiguity, competing priorities, and quick learning of new knowledge.
• Strengths in programme implementation, project coordination, policy administration and process design.
• Financial/resource management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Programme Development.
• Coordinate faculty development governance with MOH divisions, committees, leadership and stakeholders to align efforts.
• Support budget planning, monitoring and resource allocation; ensure funding requests and claims meet requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen implementation based on feedback.

Skills

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Program coordination

Budget planning

Continuous improvement

Job description

What The Role Is

You will be part of the team driving Faculty Development across the public healthcare system, working on policies, frameworks and programmes that strengthen the capabilities of healthcare educators and trainers. The role brings together policy thinking and real-world implementation, turning national strategic intent into practical approaches that can be adopted across healthcare professions

You will be part of the team driving Faculty Development across the public healthcare system, working on policies, frameworks and programmes that strengthen the capabilities of healthcare educators and trainers. The role brings together policy thinking and real-world implementation, turning national strategic intent into practical approaches that can be adopted across healthcare professions

What You Will Be Working On

Policy & Programme Development.

• Stakeholder Coordination
  Coordinate faculty development governance and work with MOH divisions, Faculty Development committees, professional leadership, and other stakeholders to build alignment.
• Funding & Resource Management
  Support budget planning, monitoring and resource allocation. Ensure funding requests and claims comply with prevailing requirements.
• Continuous Improvement
  Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen implementation based on stakeholder feedback and operational experience.

What We Are Looking For

• Candidates should possess strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to move between policy intent and operational implementation.
• The role requires sound judgement, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders appropriately informed.
• Candidates should be comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities, and be willing to learn and apply new knowledge quickly.
• Functional strengths in programme implementation, project coordination, policy administration, process design and financial/resource management would be advantageous.
• Key Competencies Required:
• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to understand policy intent, assess different perspectives and options, and translate them into sound recommendations and workable approaches.
• Serving with Heart, Commitment & Purpose – Demonstrates ownership, perseverance and a strong sense of responsibility in delivering outcomes and supporting stakeholders.
• Working as One Public Service – Ability to work across MOH divisions, healthcare clusters and professional groups to align differing perspectives towards common outcomes.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to build trusted relationships, engage stakeholders proactively, explain requirements clearly and mobilise partners towards implementation.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to review existing processes, identify gaps and implement practical improvements while managing risks and maintaining appropriate controls.
• Keep Learning & Putting Skills into Action – Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn new subject matter and apply new skills and ways of working.
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.