What The Role Is
You will lead the team to ensure optimal provision, allocation and management of Ministry's budget to achieve the strategic objectives of the Ministry and WOG in a fiscally sustainable and value-for-money manner.
You will also supervise and lead strategic reviews of MOH's block budget requirements including bottom-up needs, considering historical economic trends, changing healthcare landscape and healthcare cost drivers.
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
The key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supervising the review of MOH's block budget requirements;
- Formulating and operationalising funding frameworks, budget policies and procedures to ensure effective use and allocation of resources in line with national strategic outcomes;
- Leading the review of funding approaches and budgetary requirements for agencies under MOH and acting as budget/policy desk head for Ministry of Health Holdings;
- Leading the review of operating and development budget proposals from MOH divisions, MOH agencies and other MOH-funded entities;
- Leading the preparation of budget-related information for Committee of Supply debates and drafting responses to parliamentary questions;
- Supervising and guiding the budget team in meeting work deliverables and initiatives whilst developing staff capabilities.
What We Are Looking For
What are we looking for
- Tertiary education in Finance related discipline. Specialised training in finance and accounting would be an added advantage.
- Around 10 years of relevant experience in finance in Ministries & Statutory Boards
- Good leadership and team management with experience in leading a team of 4-5 officers before.
- Good teamwork and able to work well with and engage other Divisions.
- Good writing and strong communication skills.
- Good quantitative and analytical skills.
- Excellent project and time management skills
- Able to see the strategic, big picture from the policy perspective
- Able to multi-task, work independently, and work under pressure and meet tight deadlines to produce the desired results.
- Meticulous, committed and responsible
Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies
- 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.
