About St Luke's ElderCare LifeLab™
In alignment with Healthier SG’s initiative to leverage community support for better health, SLEC has developed its first LifeLab™ sited within SIM, a dynamic learning space dedicated to helping community partners, caregivers, students and volunteers appreciate and understand the impacts of ageing through education and experiential learning.
The LifeLab™ Program Manager will lead the development, execution and continuous improvement of the LifeLab™ initiatives. This role is crucial for enhancing partnerships and engagement at LifeLab™, driving stakeholder collaboration for innovation projects, and increasing visitorship.
Responsibilities:
Program Development and Management:
- Curate, implement and oversee experiential learning programs aligned to our areas of excellence and organisational priorities.
- Develop and manage collaborative projects and partnerships aimed at creating innovative solutions for the challenges of ageing.
- Support and contribute to new innovations and equipment evaluation for feature at LifeLab™.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Engage with a diverse group of stakeholders to enhance their understanding and appreciation of the impacts of ageing.
- Work closely with the stakeholders (i.e. schools, government agencies, volunteers and caregivers etc.) to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills for effective support and care for the elders.
- Foster and maintain networks and Communities of Practice (CoPs) to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration among thought leaders, Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and like-minded partners.
Impact Measurement and Reporting:
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of LifeLab™ programs and initiatives.
- Prepare and present regular reports on program outcomes, stakeholder engagement and community impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Gerontology, Social Work, Health Sciences, Education, or related disciplines.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in the health, ageing, or community development sectors.
- Proven track record of developing and managing educational or experiential learning programs.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, including working with schools, government agencies, volunteers, and caregivers.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage partnerships and collaborative projects.
- Strong understanding of the ageing process and the challenges faced by the elderly.
- Ability to foster and maintain professional networks and Communities of Practice (CoPs).
- Proficiency in impact measurement and evaluation methodologies.
- Strong report writing and presentation skills.
- Innovative thinking and ability to contribute to new innovations and equipment evaluation.
