Assistant Director, NCIS

Assistant Director, NCIS (Corporate Communications, Services & Strategic Engagement).
Job ID: 8455
Job Function: Administration
Institution: National University Health System
Career in the Hospital
Join our incredible team at the National University Hospital (NUH), where we believe that a hospital is more than just a workplace. Every day, we witness the remarkable impact that our healthcare professionals can have on individuals, families, and entire communities.
At NUH, we are driven by a shared purpose – to lend a helping hand to those in need, to be a source of support and healing, and to empower patients to live their best lives.
We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join us as we transform lives and create a lasting impact in the lives of our patients. The impact you make at NUH will be profound, regardless of the role you take up in the hospital.
About NUH
The National University Hospital (NUH) is Singapore’s leading university hospital, with a proud heritage dating back to 1905 with the establishment of what’s now the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Our strong ties with the medical school have shaped us into a unique institution, allowing us to seamlessly integrate clinical care with teaching and research. As a university hospital, we go beyond the realm of providing tertiary medical care. We are a hub of knowledge and innovation, attracting healthcare professionals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and making significant contributions to the field.
About Department and Purpose of the Position
Are you a strategic communicator, collaborative leader, and purpose-driven change agent ready to shape the voice and vision of a national center? Join NCIS in shaping the future of cancer care and communications.
The National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) is seeking a forward-thinking and strategic Assistant Director, Corporate Communications, Services & Strategic Engagement to lead and integrate our communications, stakeholder engagement, and institutional outreach efforts. In this dynamic role, you will partner with the Executive Director and senior leadership to drive our communications vision, build NCIS’ brand as a world-class cancer centre, and spearhead engagement initiatives across media, digital, academic and community events, internal culture, and philanthropy. If you are a purpose-driven leader with a passion for storytelling, organisational transformation, and trusted relationships, we invite you to help us connect people, ideas, and impact across Singapore and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Leadership
Develop and execute an institution-wide corporate communications strategy aligned with long-term goals and strategic initiatives.
Foster an agile, insight-driven communications culture, building systems that measure impact and demonstrate value creation.
Change communications for operational transformation: Be involved in change management efforts by using communication strategies to frame changes in terms of benefit, efficiency, or experience enhancement, linking to larger strategic goals.
People development: Builds and leads a high-performing team and acts as counsellor, mentor, and coach.
Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning in alignment with the future of corporate communications.
Academic and Community Engagement
Lead a team and work with multiple stakeholders in the planning, co-creation and management of engagement events and programs in the hospital and community settings.
Ability to monitor and measure the impact and satisfaction levels of events and community activities to continuously improve strategies.
Manage and curate hosted visits by government leaders, donors, academic partners, and VIP guests, ensuring a seamless institutional experience.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events that showcase the institution’s excellence, vision, and leadership.
Marketing and Communications
Develop a strategic brand, marketing and communications plan that addresses NCIS geographic and healthcare sector market leadership ambition.
Effectively execute marketing and external communications plan in collaboration with Group and relevant stakeholders.
Deliver innovative campaigns to increase NCIS market share and reputation to be a world class oncology centre locally and globally.
Champion innovative use of digital channels including web,