Senior Manager / Manager / Assistant Manager (Performance Management)

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

Job summary

Ministry of Health is seeking a candidate to join the Performance Management team within the Corporate Human Resource Division. The role involves shaping performance management, talent management and conduct policies, while coordinating with MOH stakeholders to implement HR frameworks and manage key exercises.

The ideal candidate will bring analytical thinking, stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast-paced public sector environment, contributing to

Qualifications

• Education in business, human resource or related discipline.
• Prior training or relevant working experience in human resource or healthcare-related areas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with judgement and practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Discretion, professionalism and good judgement in handling sensitive HR matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage HR functions across performance management, talent management and conduct.
• Advise stakeholders on HR policies and frameworks and ensure fair people practices.
• Collaborate with leadership across MOH to support leadership appointments and succession planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Business or HR related degree

HR/Healthcare experience (advantage)

Job description

What the role is:

The Performance Management team in the Corporate Human Resource Division oversees key HR matters relating to performance management, talent management and conduct.As part of this team, you will work closely with stakeholders across MOH to implement HR policies and frameworks, manage key HR exercises, and advise on people-related matters.This role provides opportunities to develop expertise in performance management, talent management and conduct and discipline matters, while gaining exposure to leadership appointments, succession planning and key people management processes across MOH.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 manage a range of Human Resource (HR) functions across the following areas:

• Performance Management — Manage annual appraisal, performance ranking, promotion and re-designation exercises. You will advise stakeholders on performance management frameworks and help ensure fair and consistent people management practices across the organisation.
• Talent Management — Manage talent and succession planning matters for key leadership and critical roles across the Ministry and healthcare sector, including leadership appointment and succession planning processes for key positions.
• Conduct and Discipline — Manage conduct and disciplinary matters in line with prevailing policies and guidelines. You will advise stakeholders and work with divisions to uphold standards of integrity and professional conduct.

What we are looking for:

We welcome candidates who are interested in HR work and enjoy dealing with people-related issues that require both analytical thinking and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Education in business, human resource or related discipline.
• Prior training or relevant working experience in human resource or healthcare-related areas will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess issues, exercise judgement and develop practical recommendations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing timelines and stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Resourceful, adaptable and able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Good judgement, discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and complex HR matters.
• Keen interest in people-related issues and a willingness to learn across performance management, talent management and conduct-related matters.

Key Competencies Required:

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Ability to analyse issues, assess options and exercise sound judgement in applying HR policies and frameworks across different situations.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action – Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn new areas of HR work, and apply knowledge effectively to support organisational objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to identify opportunities to improve HR processes and practices, and implement practical solutions while managing risks appropriately.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to build relationships and work effectively with stakeholders across different levels of the organisation to achieve desired outcomes.

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.