Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, Data Protection Office

Overview:

The Executive/Senior Executive/Assistant Manager will support, develop and implement initiatives in strengthening data protection and privacy in the organisation, to ensure compliance with national legislations and organisational policies.

Job Responsibilities:

Your tasks include the following:

1. Assist in the implementation, monitoring and tracking of the organisation’s compliance of data protection policies and procedures
2. Partner stakeholders and provide guidance in managing data breaches and data incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements
3. Conduct impact and risk assessments to identify potential data protection risks
4. Responding to data requests and provide guidance to strengthen the management of data
5. Conduct regular data protection audits and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data protection measures are integrated into business processes
6. Facilitate and provide training and guidance in data protection best practices
7. Handle internal (staff) and external (public) queries
8. Keeping up-to-date with changes in data protection legislation, policies and industry best practices
9. Support department’s operations and administrative matters
10. Perform any other duties/projects as assigned by supervisor

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written
• Keen and motivated to continuously learn and improve, proactive, optimistic and thrive when facing challenges
• Diligent in completing tasks and processes from start to end, adhere well to timelines independently and as a team
• Tendency to be resourceful, analytical and keen in problem-solving
• Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Comfortable in public speaking, collaborating and engaging with various stakeholders
• Relevant experience in healthcare, data protection, compliance, audit or legal work will be advantageous