Sr Asst Manager / Asst Manager (IMH)

NHG Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, part of NHG Health, seeks a Senior/Assistant Manager (Innovation) to drive structured innovation delivery across clinical, operational and corporate domains. You will provide programme management, secretariat support, and cross‑functional coordination to align with NHG and MOH priorities.

You will work with clinicians, quality teams, and corporate departments to identify high‑impact opportunities, manage portfolios, and ensure proper governance

Qualifications

• High proficiency in digital and data literacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Support the IMH Innovation Office to deliver end‑to‑end design and delivery of innovation initiatives from problem identification to implementation and scaling.
• Track progress, milestones, dependencies, and risks across innovation projects and portfolios.
• Collaborate with clinicians, quality teams, operations, and corporate departments to identify high‑impact opportunities for transformation.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, including senior management and governance committees.
• Provide secretariat and coordination support for Innovation & Digitalisation Steering Committee, including meeting preparation and action-item follow‑ups.
• Consolidate proposals, papers, and updates for management and committee review.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control for innovation governance records.
• Facilitate development of a vibrant innovation culture and digital literacy through staff upskilling and regular training workshops.
• Coordinate engagements with NHG, CHI, and external partners on innovation and capability-building initiatives.

Skills

Digital literacy

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Healthcare/Science/Engineering/Business

Job description

Position: Senior/Assistant Manager (Innovation)

Department: Data Science Office

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Job Description:

The Senior/Assistant Manager (Innovation) supports the planning, coordination, and governance of innovation initiatives at IMH. The role focuses on enabling structured innovation delivery across clinical, operational, and corporate domains by providing programme management, secretariat support, stakeholder coordination, and monitoring of innovation activities, in alignment with IMH, NHG, and MOH innovation priorities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the IMH Innovation Office to deliver the end‑to‑end design and delivery of innovation initiatives, from problem identification to implementation and scaling.
• Track progress, milestones, dependencies, and risks across innovation projects and portfolios.
• Work closely with clinicians, quality teams, operations, and corporate departments to identify high‑impact opportunities across clinical, operational, and corporate domains for transformation.
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to non‑technical stakeholders, including senior management and governance committees.
• Provide secretariat and coordination support for Innovation & Digitalisation Steering Committee, including meeting preparation, documentation, and follow‑up of action items.
• Consolidate proposals, papers, and updates for management and committee review.
• Maintain proper documentation and version control for innovation governance records.

3. Innovation Culture, Digital Literacy & Capability Building

• Facilitate the development of a vibrant innovation culture and digital literacy in the hospital by supporting the upskilling of staff and conducting regular training workshops
• Act as a coordination point for engagements with NHG, CHI, and external partners on innovation, workforce transformation, and capability-building initiatives.
• Support organisation of workshops, engagements, and innovation-related meetings involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Leverage on NHG/CHI platforms and work with internal stakeholders to facilitate digital upskilling programmes, workshops, and communities of practice.
• Support development and dissemination of innovation and digital enablement materials, playbooks, and learning resources aligned with IMH’s innovation strategy

Requirements:

Competency

• High proficiency in digital and data literacy
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Educational and Professional Requirements

• Degree in Healthcare, Science, Engineering and Business
• Prior experience in a hospital environment will be an added advantage

About IMH:

The Institute of Mental Health (IMH) in Singapore, established in 1928, is a premier 2,000-bed psychiatric hospital nestled in Buangkok Green Medical Park, providing comprehensive mental health services across 50 inpatient wards and 7 outpatient clinics, while also playing a pivotal role in training the next generation of mental health professionals through the NHG-AHPL Residency Programme and collaborations with local academic institutions.