Senior Assistant Manager, Crisis Planning & Operations (BCM & Fire Safety)

Changi General Hospital Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Changi General Hospital Pte Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Fire Safety Professional to lead fire safety management, oversee certifications and ensure regulatory compliance in a healthcare setting.

You will drive risk assessment, plan development, and training, while coordinating with various teams to maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity readiness during peacetime and crisis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline as listed.
• Possess valid Senior Fire Safety Manager certification.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Knowledge of fire safety legislation and codes.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and monitor fire safety measures to protect staff, patients, visitors and assets.
• Support identification and management of fire risks and development of fire safety plans.
• Coordinate fire prevention and emergency response activities and training.
• Oversee premises remodelling for compliance with fire safety requirements.
• Support BCM, emergency preparedness and crisis response activities.
• Report to Senior Manager (CPO) on ERP/EEP/IPP/APP readiness.
• Coordinate Fire Certificates applications and renewals.
• Review designs for fire safety provisions and conduct risk assessments.
• Plan and conduct fire drills and training, track improvements.
• Liaise with departments, contractors and regulatory authorities.

Skills

Senior Fire Safety Manager

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare management / Engineering / Fire Safety / Facilities Management

Job description

You will work closely with the Fire Safety Managers to implement, maintain and monitor fire safety measures to protect staff, patients, visitors and assets within the hospital premises. You will support the identification and management of fire risks, development and review of fire safety plans and procedures, coordination of fire prevention and emergency response activities, and promotion of fire safety awareness through training and exercises.

You will also support fire safety oversight for premises remodelling, renovation and development works to ensure compliance with prevailing fire safety requirements. As part of CPO, you will support the hospital’s Business Continuity Management (BCM), emergency preparedness and crisis response activities.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Senior Manager (CPO) on the development, progress and operational readiness of the hospital’s fire safety and emergency preparedness plans, including the Emergency Response Plan (ERP), Emergency Evacuation Plan (EEP), In-Place Protection Plan (IPP) and Arson Prevention Plan (APP).

• Work closely with the Fire Safety Managers to implement, maintain and monitor fire safety measures and ensure compliance with prevailing fire safety requirements.

• Coordinate and facilitate the application, renewal and annual submission requirements for the hospital’s Fire Certificates.

• Coordinate and facilitate applications and compliance requirements relating to the storage of Petroleum and Flammable Materials (P&FM).

• Support and maintain the operational readiness of the Company Emergency Response Team (CERT).

• Provide fire safety oversight for premises remodelling, renovation and development works.

• Review proposed designs and works to ensure required fire safety provisions are incorporated and comply with prevailing fire codes and regulations.

• Conduct fire risk assessments for proposed changes and identify potential fire hazards arising from modifications to the premises.

• Conduct fire safety training and awareness programmes to ensure staff are familiar with fire prevention, evacuation and emergency response procedures.

• Plan, conduct and evaluate fire drills, evacuation exercises and table-top exercises, and follow up on identified areas for improvement.

• Liaise with relevant departments, contractors, consultants and regulatory authorities on fire safety and compliance matters.

• Support the hospital’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) activities, including the review of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments and exercises.

• Support business continuity and recovery activities during significant incidents or operational disruptions, as required.

• Provide secretariat support to relevant hospital committees and meetings, such as the Fire Steering Committee, including meeting coordination, agenda and slide preparation, minute-taking, tracking of action items and dissemination of meeting papers.

• Support the operations of the CGH Operations Centre (CGHOC) during peacetime and crisis, including monitoring of hospital operations, incident reporting and management, situation reporting and collation of information for effective resource management.

• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare management, Administration, Engineering, Fire Safety, Facilities Management, or a relevant discipline.

• Possess valid Senior Fire Safety Manager certification.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant working experience, preferably in healthcare, social services or a related industry.

• Good knowledge of fire safety legislation, regulatory requirements, fire codes and standards.

• Knowledge or experience in Business Continuity Management, emergency preparedness or crisis management would be advantageous.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Good planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.