(Senior) Executive, Surgery

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
Reporting to the Head of Department of Surgery, you will manage the HoD’s calendar, be in regular communications with the Heads of Division and senior management as well as coordinate appointments, meetings, events and conferences which include minutes writing. The incumbent is also expected to prepare the monthly department newsletter and provide administrative support for daily HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the department secretary email account. Screening and ensuring timely dissemination of information to the respective stakeholders.
• Go-to person for general queries relating to the department and staff.
• Provide assistance to HoD by managing and filtering surhead email account. Thorough checking of NUH and NUS documents, ensuring compliance and prior approvals sought before surfacing for HoD’s review and endorsement.
• Regular communications with Heads of Division and senior management on behalf of HoD.
• Drafting HoD’s message for festivities and special events to be circulated to the department.
• Map out Department Calendar of Events ensuring events are well spread out throughout the year.
• Organising department’s social and welfare events for clinicians which include event planning and preparations, budget planning, vendor sourcing.
• DoS Office bearers (tracking of letters of appointment, certificates of appreciation, plaques, etc)
• Assisting HOD in UG / PG examinations
• Assist in the Clinical recruitment for Dept
• Take charge of clinical fellowship portfolio
• Assist HOD in clinician TPM matters
• Responsible for the Department Staff Welfare Fund such as budget planning, execution of department-related festivities, and handling financial matters relating to this fund.
• Provision of administrative support for IT matters

Key Requirements

• Degree preferably in Business Administration or related qualification
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working in large organisation(s) particularly in secretariat and administrative work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Meticulous and organised, able to perform under pressure, maintain confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with stakeholders and confidential data
• Positive, proactive, resilient and able to work well independently and as a team player
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight timelines

Closing & Applications
When you join NUH, you become part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where expertise, knowledge, and compassion all come together.

Working in healthcare offers satisfaction that extend far beyond the ordinary. The smiles of gratitude from patients and the profound sense of fulfilment that comes from helping others cannot be measured. It is a career that allows for both personal and professional growth. The challenges you encounter in this rapidly evolving industry push you to constantly expand your knowledge and skills, as well as encourage lifelong learning.

Be a part of a team that gets to create a transformative healthcare experience for our patients and professionals alike.