Manager/Senior Manager, Medical Planner

MOH Holdings Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an experienced individual to manage infrastructure projects, supporting hospitals and healthcare facilities. The role involves engaging stakeholders, developing design documentation, and acquiring deep domain knowledge in healthcare planning and design. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant degree, extensive experience in healthcare projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Architecture / Interior Design.
• Knowledge of healthcare code practices and technical aspects is essential.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage stakeholder engagement at MOH/H and public healthcare sector level.
• Conduct space utilization analyses to meet evolving space needs.
• Review and maintain up-to-date design/technical documents.

Skills

Communication

Strategic thinking

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Job description

ORGANISATION / DIVISION INFORMATION

As the holding company of Singapore’s public healthcare institutions, we are always looking for qualified, passionate individuals who are keen to make a valuable contribution to public healthcare. At MOH Holdings, we believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are dedicated in helping them achieve their full potential through professional development and by providing an environment to develop their leadership skills and competencies.

The Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Division is a multidisciplinary team consisting of medical planners, architects, engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, and asset management professionals, supporting the development and building of public healthcare infrastructure projects such as regional and community hospitals, specialist centres, polyclinics and nursing homes to prepare for future demand.

Join us and be part of a team - a uniquely MOHH spirit that propels us forward through every circumstance we face.

Acting Today for Tomorrow: We work pragmatically with the realities of the present, with a mindset that is geared to the needs of the future.

Starting Where You Can: We take a can-do approach to problem-solving, even if it means starting small, because every contribution counts.

Leaving No Job Undone: We take pride in seeing things through. Our high standards means it’s not just about getting the job done, but getting it done well.

Moving Together as One: Care for all starts within, with us as an organisation. We look out for one another, leaving no on behind as we grow.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

In this role, you will interface closely with the hospital operators and experts in the medical planning fraternity and acquire design sensibility for niche and complex typology of hospital design. This role also provides the opportunity to engage with internal and external senior managements, which is valuable for personal development and professional networking.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage stakeholders’ engagement at MOH/H and public healthcare sector level

• Support building relationships and fostering trust among stakeholders to support healthcare development objectives, ensuring seamless integration of spatial, functional and operational requisites.

• Actively engage clusters, consultants and contractors for an integrated project delivery process throughout all project phases.

Participate in various public healthcare sector level infra-related projects and support procurement process for consultancy services

• Document any outstanding issues from engaging multiple authorities during land use consultation for resolution.

• Conduct space utilisation analyses, determine space requirements and provide solutions to meet evolving space needs through benchmarking and evidence base design.

• Prepare relevant EOI, ITT and recommendations documents for the procurement and appointment of consultants in compliance to MOHH’s SOP.

• Furnish relevant project data such as Schedule of Accommodations (SOA) from the evaluation of submitted planning information such as Macro Planning (health system/ facility master plans) and Micro Planning (Key planning units and functional planning units in healthcare facilities) matters with benchmarking comparisons and operations planning flows in considerations for the preparation of gateway processes.

Review, develop and maintain up-to-date design / technical documents and review processes for development of healthcare facilities

• Research and develop relevant Singapore specific design and/or technical documents.

• Research and develop design briefs for consultants’ tender documents and requirements from the articulation of the established guidelines and standards.

• Maintain standards are initiated and adhered to by consultants in the healthcare project.

• Document findings from submission review for Design Review Management Plans (DRMP) that outline and implement the principles from the established standards to healthcare projects.

Acquire domain knowledge and build technical expertise on architectural, interior and medical planning trends that are relevant for implementation in development of healthcare facilities

• Research and enhance design briefs for consultants’ tender documents and requirements from the articulation of the established guidelines and standards.

• Research and develop design briefs for consultants’ tender documents and requirements from the articulation of the established guidelines and standards.

• Maintain standards are initiated and adhered to by consultants in the healthcare project.

• Document findings from submission review for Design Review Management Plans (DRMP) that outline and implement the principles from the established standards to healthcare projects.

• Conduct research, complete data analyses, and publish appropriate papers for presentation at local and international conferences.

• Proper documentation of lessons learned of site visits to local and international healthcare facilities for possible sharing of relevant knowledge.

• Participate in various R&D programs in healthcare and medical planning for possible implementation.

• Acquire and stay current with relevant professional body of knowledge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Job-related bachelor's degree and above. i.e. Architecture, Interior Design

• Knowledge of technical aspects relating to healthcare is essential.

• Relevant knowledge in healthcare code of practices and guidelines.

• Proficient interpretation skills for figures, statistics and policies.

• Have excellent communication skills including diplomacy in influencing a wide variety of stakeholders and internal staff.

• Strategic, methodical and logical mindset/ orientation.

• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent in planning, organisation and management skills.

• Licensed Architect preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of post-graduate experience in Architecture / Interior Design with minimum 3 years exposure to the planning and design of healthcare projects

A Sneak Peek into What You Can Expect to Learn:

• Growth Mindset: Embrace continuous learning and personal development through personalised training programs and mentorship from your team members.

• Impact: Make a significant impact by contributing to key projects that drive the company’s strategic goals and mission. Be part of a team that designs and builds state-of-the-art, resilient, and green healthcare facilities to meet the growing needs of our community.

Note: We are open to considering candidates for a junior role with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.