Position:
Associate Executive (BMU Operations)
Department:
Bed Management Unit/ Dept of Emergency and Crisis Care
Job Description
Supports the administrative and logistical function of the Bed Management Unit (BMU).
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinates bed assignments and allocation based on patient needs, acuity levels and specialised care requirements. Works closely with clinical staff (i.e. inpatient nursing teams and Emergency Services (ES) team) to facilitate timely admissions and transfers.
- Fosters strong relationships with nursing teams, ES staff and other stakeholders to resolve bed assignment challenges effectively.
- Prepares regular reports on bed status to update stakeholders.
- Performs secretariat duties such as managing and planning the weekly clinical adviser roster and coordinating and arranging regular meetings with various stakeholders.
- Provides operational and logistical support for the department, such as the purchasing and maintenance of office inventory
- Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or HOD.
Requirements
Competency
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
- Strong logical and problem-solving skills
- Effective decision-making under pressure
- Good team player
Educational And Professional Requirements
- Diploma holder/ GCE O Level
- Minimum 2 years of working experience, preferably in healthcare
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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.
