Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager (Assisted Living)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health is seeking a policy-focused professional to help design and implement ageing-related housing and care initiatives. You will work across agencies to craft policy, plan services, evaluate projects, and drive implementation that supports seniors aging in place.

The role emphasizes cross-agency collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with national health priorities. A fast-paced, dynamic environment requires strong analytical thinking and proactive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Qualification in any discipline.
• Knowledge/experience in policy formulation, project management, and implementing programmes.
• Passion for seniors and community partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking and decision-making.
• Highly driven and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of seniors' preferences and care needs for ageing in place.
• Develop new housing models for seniors paired with care services, including policy formulation, service planning, evaluation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with public agencies, community and industry partners in cross-agency reviews to catalyse new housing models and improve senior housing landscape.
• Ensure alignment with national healthcare goals and Whole-of-Government priorities.

Skills

Policy formulation

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Any discipline

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a team in the Ministry of Health’s Ageing Planning Office to develop and implement policies to develop assisted living options for seniors. This involves working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.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:

• 1. Developing an understanding of seniors preferences and care needs for ageing in place.
• 2. Developing new housing models for seniors which are twinned with care services, to allow seniors to age within the community. This will involve the full spectrum of policy development, including policy formulation, service planning, project evaluation, and implementation;
• 3. Collaborating closely with multiple stakeholders such as public agencies, community and industry partners in cross-agency policy reviews that seek to catalyse the development of new housing models for seniors, and enhance the overall senior housing landscape;
• 4. Ensuring alignment with national healthcare goals and Whole-of-Government Policy Priorities

What we are looking for:

• Qualification in any discipline.
• Relevant knowledge and preferably with experience in areas such as policy formulation, project management, and operationalising and implementing programmes.
• Passion for working with seniors and community partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment which requires critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Highly driven and can work independently and as a team.

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.

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

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation.As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.