Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director (Primary Care)

Ministry of Health (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Singapore is seeking a strategic leader for the transformation of primary and community care services. This dynamic role involves managing multiple priorities and engaging stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery and policy recommendations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience, a relevant degree, and strong analytical skills, driving improvements in care for Singaporeans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7-8 years of relevant experience in healthcare.
• Ability to work independently and mentor others.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop and evaluate new care models.
• Engage stakeholders and review feedback for policy improvement.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovative Mindset

Education

Degree in health, biomedical sciences, public health or public administration

Job description

What The Role Is

You will play a critical role in developing our strategy for strengthening the provision of primary and community care services, transforming healthcare delivery and consider how to improve the integration of public and private primary and community care within regional healthcare systems (RHS) to support Healthier SG and drive better care outcomes for Singaporeans.

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 leading a team to work with MOH Divisions and stakeholders to:

• Drive the transformation of primary and community care capacity and services planning: This may include developing and evaluating new care models for primary and community care; reviewing funding and operational arrangements for various schemes under primary and community care.
• Engage key stakeholders and review their feedback on the proposed changes in order to strengthen proposed policies.
  
  
  

What We Are Looking For

Key Competencies Required:

• 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.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.
• Degree in health, biomedical sciences, public health or public administration would be advantageous.
• At least 7-8 years of relevant experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to provide mentorship and work independently under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  

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