What The Role Is
You will report to the Senior Assistant Director (Strategy & Plans) and play a crucial role in the planning and development of healthcare IT initiatives. These include national-level health data systems such as the National Electronic Health Record (NEHR), public-facing national digital health platforms such as HealthHub, and other streamlined systems for healthcare providers including web portals.
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 be part of a team to:
- Develop and review policies to ensure alignment with the changing landscape, business needs and user expectations
- Drive planning and operational aspects to ensure successful implementation and ongoing management of projects
- Craft strategies to promote adoption of diverse healthcare IT initiatives and bolster governance through various levers (e.g. legislative, financial).
- Provide staffing and secretariat support for key forums where healthcare strategies and plans are discussed
What We Are Looking For
Work Experience, Competencies and Personal Traits
- Understanding of Singapore's healthcare system in the area of digital health, with the ability to identify gaps and recognise opportunities in the current landscape
- At least three (3) years of experience in policy development and implementation and/or roll-out of major IT projects
- Interest in digital health trends, opportunities and challenges
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise perspectives and considerations and develop cogent proposals
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders within the healthcare sector and across public service to understand priorities and business demands
- Results-oriented with a track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment
- Resourceful and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change
An ideal candidate should possess the following: - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
- Drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands, with a high level of professionalism.
- 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.
