[What the role is]
The Health Promotion Board’s vision is to make Singapore a nation of healthier people.Come be a part of this journey if you’re passionate about creating innovative work that drives behavioral change.
You will be a part of HPB’s Mental Health Education Department to advance mental well-being initiatives that improve the mental health of Singaporeans.
[What you will be working on]
Scope
As a key member of the Mental Health Education Department, you will lead a team in developing, executing, monitoring, evaluating and reviewing mental well-being strategies and programmes to improve the mental well-being of Singaporeans. This includes:
Formulating workplans and strategies aligned with the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for areas under HPB’s purview
Spearhead initiatives to ensure the provision of evidenced-based programmes that help Singaporeans achieve optimal mental well-being
Developing and implementing guidelines and standards, where applicable, for improving mental and health wellbeing programmes and initiatives
Fostering strategic collaborations with both internal and external stakeholders to promote mental well-being across all age groups.
As team lead, you will also supervise team members in their respective areas of work, spanning across marketing, outreach and vendor/contract management.
You may also need to participate in various inter-agency workstreams and support the deliverables of these workstreams.
[What we are looking for]
What an ideal candidate looks like
We seek a dynamic, results-driven and self-motivated individual with at least eight years of relevant working experience in strategic planning, project management and stakeholder management, and should possess:
Strategic, analytical and critical thinking mind-set with a proven track record in developing sustainable strategy plans, supported by viable operational concepts and backed by data and forecasting assumptions.
Outstanding leadership qualities and people management capabilities with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of an organisation and navigate complex stakeholder relationships.
Exceptional planning, analytical and critical thinking, and project management skills.
Resourcefulness in seeking solutions and able to streamline processes and produce desired outcomes
Strong collaborative and partnership building skills.
Expertise in presenting complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including senior management and partners.
Effective communication skills (verbal & written) with strong presentation and negotiation abilities.
Prior experience in the mental health field will be an advantage.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Adaptability and independence in navigating complex structures, systems and new challenges.
Ability to multitask effectively and handle pressure while meeting tight deadlines.
Confidence and proficiency in working within matrix and highly dynamic teams.
Strong capabilities in motivating and guiding the team while fostering excellent teamwork.