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

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore seeks a Senior Executive to manage training programmes, oversee academic resources, and support junior staff while ensuring efficiency in programme delivery. The ideal candidate should have a degree, strong English proficiency, and project management skills. Familiarity with healthcare topics is a plus.

Qualifications

• Required degree in any field.
• Strong English proficiency is essential.
• Familiarity with healthcare topics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and implement programmes and events.
• Oversee academic resources and manuscript review process.
• Support junior staff through mentoring.

Skills

Project management skills

Strong proficiency in written and verbal English

Financial acumen

Education

Degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office software

Job description

Overview

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.

As a Senior Executive, your key responsibilities include:

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