Senior Executive (Programme Office), Office of SingHealth Academy (2-year contract)

KK Women's & Children's Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks an experienced individual to support training programmes and manage scholarly communications. The ideal candidate will have a degree, project management skills, and proficiency in English. Responsibilities include planning events, reviewing manuscripts, and supporting team development, with an emphasis on healthcare knowledge. This role will provide opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in any discipline is required.
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English is crucial.
• Familiarity with healthcare topics will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage programmes and events for stakeholders.
• Review journal manuscripts and provide recommendations.
• Support junior staff through mentoring and feedback.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong proficiency in written and verbal English

Financial acumen

Proficient in Microsoft Office software

Familiarity with healthcare topics

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

You will support SingHealth's efforts in Academic Medicine by planning and coordinating training programmes and events organised by the Programme Office for staff across the SingHealth cluster, and co-manage SingHealth Academy's scholarly communication services, overseeing academic resources and the cluster journal's manuscript review process.

Responsibilities

Programme Management

• Plan, manage and implement programmes and events for stakeholders
• Set and maintain timelines, monitor progress, and manage deadlines
• Manage operational and administrative functions to ensure efficient programme delivery
• Partner with stakeholders to execute promotional strategies and assist with funding applications
• Manage programme/event revenues and expenses
• Analyse evaluation reports and determine required actions
• Ensure effective communication with participants, training partners and stakeholders

Scholarly Communication Services and Support

• Manage academic resources through collaboration with support staff and key stakeholders
• Review journal manuscripts and provide acceptance/rejection recommendations with appropriate justifications
• Assist with editorial board database management and identify gaps in speciality areas
• Generate publicity ideas to increase journal visibility and manage educational resource subscription contracts
• Coordinate half-yearly meetings for the editorial board members

Administration and Team Development

• Support administrative frameworks, analyse operational data, and develop process improvement recommendations
• Maintain documentation control in line with SOPs and regulatory standards while ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance
• Support junior staff through regular feedback sessions, mentoring, and identifying development opportunities

Job Requirements

• Degree in any discipline
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Project management skills and financial acumen
• Familiarity with healthcare topics will be an advantage