Sr Assistant Manager, Grants & Innovation Office (2 Year Contract)
Sr Assistant Manager (CHI Grants & Innovation Office)
Be part of our team to foster an open co-learning network that encourages collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive excellence in innovation and positive transformation in healthcare!
The Centre for Healthcare Innovation (CHI) is committed to catalysing and driving innovation for systems change in healthcare, thereby adding years of healthy life to the community. Formed in 2016 on the foundation of co-learning and collaboration, CHI has built a dynamic network of like-minded local and international partners who are dedicated to fostering innovation, creating thought leadership, co-building initiatives to inculcate and embed a culture of innovation within healthcare.
To effect change from the grassroots to the system level, CHI acts as a vehicle to deliver impactful programmes to enable health and social change, enhance value and forge a sustainable healthcare system. Through meaningful and impactful collaborations, we will meet current and future healthcare challenges through innovative and value-driven care delivery to the populations we serve.
The Grants and Innovation Office (GIO) funds, matches and champions the spread and scale of innovation, building a strong innovation ecosystem to enhance the health of the population we serve.
The Opportunities
We are looking for a candidate who will play a key role in curating, engaging and creating an environment of collaboration and knowledge exchange that accelerates the pace of innovation in healthcare. You will have the unique opportunity to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry professionals, thought leaders and experts both locally and internationally, whose expertise aligns with our organisation’s innovation focus areas. You will be at the forefront of shaping healthcare discourse, organising impactful co-learning activities, and curating innovative events that resonate with global audiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence and accelerate healthcare transformation in Singapore by empowering thought leaders, igniting co-learning and nurturing a vibrant culture of sharing and innovation across institutions.
Your key responsibilities include:
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- Engage and connect with industry professionals, thought leaders and domain experts to build a robust network of faculty members aligned with our CHI’s innovation focus areas
- Lead strategic publicity and outreach efforts – including roadshows, engagement sessions and digital campaigns etc. – to elevate visibility and participation in innovation initiatives
- Design, organise and facilitate dynamic co-learning events, Communities of Practice (CoPs) and networking sessions to foster a culture of collaboration, shared learning and continuous improvement
- Involve in the project management of a national Knowledge Management platform for healthcare knowledge exchange, oversee and enrich content on the platform by collaborating with stakeholders to ensure relevance, vibrancy and continuous learning
- Monitor and evaluate the engagement effectiveness and provide data informed updates to CHI leadership to guide future strategies
Requirements
- Relevant experience in healthcare, community building, knowledge management, communications and marketing or a related field
- Good people engagement skills with strong written and communications skills, coupled with the ability to build rapport and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Experience in designing, planning and executing programmes and projects with successful delivery of outcomes
- Resourceful, proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a commitment to driving continuous improvement and achieving measurable outcomes
- Strong organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to details to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Passionate about healthcare innovation, improvement and/or productivity initiatives
- 3 to 4 years of relevant experience. Experience in healthcare is preferred