Deputy Director (Infrastructure Planning and Policy) Ministry of Health | Healthcare Permanent/[]

What the role is: To supervise the teams in the planning, formulation, review and implementation of healthcare infrastructure and its policies to ensure sufficient quality public healthcare infrastructure to all Singaporeans.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: • Lead and supervise the teams in setting the overall healthcare infrastructure strategy, determine need for new developments, establish space and cost planning norms and evaluate hospital and user requests.• Supervise the teams in safeguarding appropriate sites for new healthcare developments, source appropriate development funding arrangement to support approved projects, oversee implementation of infrastructure projects and represent MOH in hospital planning committees to ensure projects are completed on time, budget and quality.• Supervise the teams to evaluate project proposals on Minor Development, Repair and Replacement Works and Addition and Alteration Works from the Clusters.• Maintain oversight of the Division’s budget management, accounting and reporting of development projects in progress and fixed assets, and any audit matters. What we are looking for: Key Competencies Required:• 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.Other Requirements:• A good general degree (background in Architecture, Real Estate, QS or Civil Engineering an advantage)• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in any of the following areas: infrastructure / property development and planning / project management / healthcare operations• Statistical and budgetary analysis and management capability• Proven management/leadership track recordAs part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. About Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation.As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Singapore, SG

Posted Date: 6/18/2025