Senior Assistant Manager, HR CoE Scholarships and Sponsorships

Job ID:  8674
Job Function:  Administration
Institution:  National University Health System

Senior Assistant Manager, Scholarships and Sponsorships

Reporting to the Resourcing Centre of Excellence (CoE) Lead, the Senior Assistant Manager, Scholarships and Sponsorships will be instrumental in shaping and executing the cluster-level strategy for managing healthcare scholarships and pre-service sponsorship programmes at NUHS. This role combines strategic oversight with operational execution, aimed at attracting, engaging, and developing a future-ready healthcare workforce.

You will work closely with the Ministry of Health Holdings (MOHH), internal stakeholders across NUHS institutions, and external partners such as schools and educational institutions to ensure a seamless and impactful talent pipeline. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the administration and implementation of MOHH healthcare scholarships and NUHS pre-service sponsorship programmes across the NUHS cluster, including coordinating with MOHH and institutions for roadshows, scholarship talks, and the Healthcare Scholarship Fair.
  • Facilitate selection processes with MOHH, including candidate shortlisting and interview coordination, while supporting the projection, allocation, and tracking of scholarship and sponsorship placements across NUHS institutions.
  • Plan and conduct orientation programmes for new scholars and engagement events for sponsored students, and supporting key events like the MOHH Healthcare Scholarships Award Ceremony.
  • Develop and execute outreach strategies to increase take-up rates of pre-service sponsorships, collaborating with institutional HR to ensure a smooth and positive on-site interviews and on-boarding experience for candidates.
  • Drive the development and refinement of NUHS’ cluster-wide sponsorship strategy, aligned with workforce planning needs as well as ensuring adherence to sponsorship guidelines.
  • Manage publicity efforts related to the BrightSparks platform and oversee MOHH funding charge-out processes, serving as the key liaison between MOHH and institutions for all scholarship and sponsorship-related matters including coordination and tracking of Career Conversion Programmes (CCP) and Return to Nursing (RTN) initiatives.

 

Job Requirements:

  • A recognised degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of experience in HR, scholarships/sponsorships management, or student outreach/talent development.
  • Strong understanding of the healthcare sector and workforce development strategies.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skill, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making