Assistant Director

JOB PURPOSE

Support the Director in developing the integrated care models to enable NHG's role as an regional health manager, in alignment with national priorities. Key strategic secretariat for various strategic clinical steering committees to enable the establishment of evidence-based care bundles and models that deliver appropriate and value-based care to NHG's patients and population.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-drive the clinical care strategy and workplan development with various NHG clinical committees (e.g., Diabetes and Metabolic Health, Respiratory Health, End of Life) to develop cogent intra-NHG care models & pathways

• Plan, implement and lead/manage integrated care programmes/initiatives under the purview of the NHG Clinical Steering Committees, working closely with multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme milestones and outcomes are on track

• Enable the resourcing of integrated care programmes from pilot to mainstreaming

• Plan/lead and resource annual community education and outreach initiatives (e.g. NHG World Lung Day, NHG World Diabetes Day)

• Guide development of a robust team of strategic secretariat staff in managing the various NHG clinical steering committees

• Undertake any other tasks and duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

• At least 5-8 years of relevant working experience in healthcare institutions, agencies or ministries. Background in healthcare will be preferred.

• Strong planning, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams concurrently under tight timelines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Communicates well and able to engage and work with different stakeholders effectively.

• Intellectually curious and demonstrates analytical thinking.

• Demonstrates initiative in problem-solving and meticulous.

• Adjusts well to change and manages ambiguity.

• Inspires and guides team members toward objectives.

• Acts with professionalism and responsibility.