We are seeking a driven and committed candidate who has a strong interest in contributing to Singapore’s environmental public health, by assisting scientific Directors of the Environmental Health Institute to manage research programmes. These programmes include chemical pollutants, indoor air quality, environmental surveillance, and others. The job will require you to work effectively with internal and external collaborators, to facilitate the translation of research into public health outcomes. It requires continuous learning to stay up-to-date.
You will be responsible for the following:
- plan and manage resources, including procurement and finance;
- track deliverables;
- develop collaborative agreements;
- communicate research outcomes to a variety of stakeholders
- coordinate the management of EHI’s multidisciplinary research programmes
- design and manage procurement contracts
- manage EHI’s IP portfolio and collaborative agreements
Requirements:
- Experience in managing public health research project(s)/programme(s) will be an advantage
- Able to work independently and lead a team in a dynamic environment
- High capacity for strategic and scientific critical thinking
- Inquisitive, innovative, and resourceful
- Excellent management and organisational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent command of spoken and written English;
- Familiarity with budget management, government procurement, collaboration agreements will be an advantage
Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
To apply, please proceed to Careers@Gov at https://sggovterp.wd102.myworkdayjobs.com/PublicServiceCareers/job/NEA-TECHPLACE-II-BLK5008-AMK-AVE-5/Assistant-Manager--Programme-Management-Section----Contract_JR-10000029880
