Manager/Senior Manager (Health Professions Education)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health in Singapore is seeking a capable professional to drive faculty development across the public healthcare system, translating national strategic intent into practical policies, frameworks and programmes for healthcare educators and trainers.

You will collaborate with professional leaders, healthcare institutions and MOH divisions to implement initiatives with system-wide impact while managing multiple priorities and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Role requires sound judgement, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Experience in policy administration, process design and financial/resource management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Policy & Programme Development: develop, review and implement faculty development policies, frameworks and programmes.
• Stakeholder Coordination: governance and alignment with MOH divisions, committees and professional leaders.
• Funding & Resource Management: assist budget planning, monitoring and allocation ensuring compliance.
• Continuous Improvement: identify process improvements from feedback and experience.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Policy administration

Project coordination

Financial/resource management

Independent work

Ambiguity handling

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 work with professional leaders, healthcare institutions and other key stakeholders to shape and implement initiatives with system-wide impact. 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:

1. Policy & Programme Development Development, review and implementation of faculty development policies, frameworks, guidelines and related programmes.

2. Stakeholder Coordination Coordinate faculty development governance and work with MOH divisions, Faculty Development committees, professional leadership, and other stakeholders to build alignment.

3. Funding & Resource Management Support budget planning, monitoring and resource allocation. Ensure funding requests and claims comply with prevailing requirements.

4. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen implementation based on stakeholder feedback and operational experience.

What we are looking for:

1. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to move between policy intent and operational implementation.

2. The role requires sound judgement, attention to detail, initiative and the ability to work independently while keeping stakeholders appropriately informed.

3. Candidates should be comfortable working with ambiguity and competing priorities, and be willing to learn and apply new knowledge quickly.

4. 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.

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.