Job Description

The National University of Singapore invites applications for a Manager position in the Centre of Infectious Disease Emergency Response, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. 

The Centre for Infectious Disease Emergency Response (CIDER) was established under the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine). The Centre comprises of multiple interdependent tracks to support Singapore authorities and partners regionally and globally to strengthen their capabilities to prevent, detect and effectively respond to infectious disease emergencies.

The candidate will report to the Centre Director and oversee all administrative and operational functions of the Centre.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the Centre Director and the track in-charges to oversee the administrative, business and operational functions of the multi-track Centre.
• Play a proactive role in building strong working relationships with a multidisciplinary team of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align with the overall objectives of the Centre.
• Support the development and delivery of educational offerings including logistics and costings.
• Manage and drive initiatives to optimize shared resources, budgets, and operational processes, to ensure efficient utilization.
• Develop and execute a financial sustainability plan to support the Centre’s operations and growth. Manage relationships with funding partners and foster long-term collaborations.
• Lead change management efforts to adapt to the evolving needs of the Centre.
• Perform other duties, and/or participate in regular and ad-hoc events/projects, as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a reputable institution
• At least 10 years of relevant working experience in a managerial role overseeing interdependent units or operation.
• Desired qualities include: prior experience in medical education, financial and fundraising activities.
• Capacity to work with students and partners from diverse cultural backgrounds and where English is not their first language.
• Flexibility to undertake tasks as they arise and are required for the efficient running of CIDER, and particularly the master’s programme initially.
• Strong leadership, written, and communication skills.
• Capable of working in an experienced multidisciplinary team collaboratively and with empathy.
• Proficient in project management, multitasking and prioritization to effectively manage cross-track initiatives and activities.
• Meticulous and keen appreciation of documentation.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and able to (if not already) become proficient in University IT systems.

More Information

Location: Kent Ridge Campus

Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine

Department : Medicine

Employee Referral Eligible:

Job requisition ID : 29863