Head, Research Unit

2 days ago

Singapore NHG POPULATION HEALTH Full time

**Unit Vision and Priorities**
- Advancing research to increase healthy years of life and address inequities.
- Evaluating the impact of population health initiatives to optimise return on investment.
- Supporting researchers with infrastructure, training, and mentorship to strengthen the research ecosystem.
- Facilitating partnerships to enhance interdisciplinary research and translation into practice.

**Key Responsibilities**

**1. Strategic Leadership**:
Develop and execute a strategic vision for the Unit, engage diverse stakeholders to ensure responsiveness to needs and funding priorities, and advocate for population health research and evaluation both internally and externally.

**2. Research and Evaluation Excellence**:
Lead high-impact research programmes, implement evaluation frameworks, and translate findings into actionable recommendations to improve population health outcomes.

**3. Strategic Partnerships and International Presence**:
Foster international collaborations, pursue global partnerships and funding opportunities, and facilitate knowledge exchange to enhance NHG's capacity and reputation in population health research.

**4. Visibility and Thought Leadership**:
Promote NHG's research globally, positioning it as a thought leader in population health, and establishing it as a trusted source of evidence for policy and investment decisions.

**5. Capacity Building and Mentorship**:
Oversee educational programmes and mentorship initiatives while fostering a collaborative, interdisciplinary research culture that emphasises innovation.

**6. Operational Oversight**:
Structure the unit, manage resources and personnel, and optimise infrastructure to facilitate advanced research and evaluation.

**7. Funding and Partnerships**:
Develop strategies to secure external funding and establish partnerships with diverse stakeholders to enhance the Unit's research impact.

**8. Knowledge Dissemination**:
Oversee the production of high-quality research outputs and foster opportunities for researchers to disseminate findings across various platforms.

**Qualifications**
- Doctorate in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related field).
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in academic or applied research settings, including a track record of securing external funding and publishing impactful research.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in developing and managing research teams or units.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing evaluation/research frameworks and using findings to inform policy decisions.
- Proven ability to build partnerships and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Excellent communication, strategic planning, and organisational skills.

**Preferred Attributes**
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, population health strategies, and emerging trends in health equity and prevention.
- Experience translating research into actionable policies or programs.
- Ability to inspire and mentor a multidisciplinary team of researchers and staff.

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