Assistant Director, Institute of Higher Learning

Health Promotion Board

Permanent

What the role is

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Overview

The Health Promotion Board's vision is to make Singapore a nation of healthier people.

Join HPB's mission to build a healthier Singapore through innovative health promotion in higher education. As Assistant Director for IHL engagement, you'll lead transformative initiatives across 14 Institutes of Higher Learning, impacting the health behaviours of youth aged 17-25 years.

What you will be working on

Scope

You will lead the review of the Healthy Campus Initiative, transforming educational spaces into health-promoting environments through strategic placemaking and cross-agency collaboration. This role involves directing cross-matrix teams and driving programme from conception to implementation.

Key Responsibilities

(A) Strategic Leadership & Innovation:

• Spearhead account management for Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL)
• Lead cross-matrix teams comprising members from Ministry of Education (MOE), IHL and HPB on developing and implementing health promoting programmes
• Influence school policies to include Healthy Campus Initiative considerations.
• Manage budget utilisation and performance metrics
• Adapt international health models to Singapore context

(B) Stakeholder Engagement & Placemaking:

• Coordinate with IHL leadership on health promotion integration
• Lead capability building programmes
• Establish best practices in service delivery and continuous improvement

(C) Programme Management:

• Oversee end-to-end programme implementation
• Develop data-driven strategies
• Build sustainable partnerships
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead ground engagement efforts

Join us in creating lasting impact on Singapore's youth health landscape. now to be part of this transformative journey.

What we are looking for

What We're Looking for Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Design or related fields
• Minimum 6 years in public service
• 2+ years leading cross-functional teams
• Track record in stakeholder engagement
• Experience in health promotion or education sector and have a good understanding of the local IHL space (preferred)

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution excellence
• Strong project management capabilities
• Stakeholder management skills
• Analytical and communication abilities
• Negotiation and conflict management expertise

Qualities

• Strategic thinker with proven influence and conflict management skills
• Results-driven with strong execution focus
• Innovative problem-solver
• Excellence in relationship building
• Passionate about youth health and wellbeing
• Strong organisational skills

About Health Promotion Board

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board's (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people.
We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death.
To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Health Promotion Board or the wider Public Service.