(Senior) Manager, National University Centre for Genomic Medicine (Contract)

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

This role will provide administrative, operational and project management support to the Director, National University Centre for Genomic Medicine (NUGEM) and working with various stakeholders to achieve NUGEM’s Vision of Personalising Care, Elevating Lives and Mission of Making Precision Medicine Standard, Equitable and Transformative.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

Clinical Service Planning & Operations

• Support the Director, NUGEM in workforce and budget planning (CAPEX/OPEX), including manpower requirements and resource allocation to support strategic priorities.
• Partner with the NUGEM Strategy & Planning team and key stakeholders to develop, implement and monitor annual workplans, service plans and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate operational planning and implementation activities to support the growth and sustainability of genomics services within NUHS.

Project & Programme Management

• Lead and coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of genomics-related projects, programmes and pilots (e.g. EMERALD, RUBY).
• Serve as a key liaison between clinical, operational and external stakeholders to drive multidisciplinary collaboration and programme success.
• Provide secretariat support for committees and workgroups, including meeting coordination, documentation and follow-up of action items.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, risks and dependencies, and escalate issues as appropriate.

Education & Capability Building

• Plan and manage the NUGEM Academy education programme to build genomics awareness and competency across NUHS.
• Coordinate foundational genomics awareness workshops for all staff groups.
• Organise specialty-focused genomics training programmes for clinicians.
• Facilitate advanced genomics training and capability development initiatives for specialists in partnership with clinical leads and subject matter experts.

Performance Monitoring & Reporting

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to support NUGEM's strategic and operational objectives.
• Monitor programme performance, workload trends, service outcomes and operational deliverables.
• Support financial planning, budget monitoring and reporting in collaboration with Finance and programme leads.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to support clinical outcomes monitoring, reporting and governance requirements.

Events & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support the planning and execution of NUGEM conferences, workshops and engagement events.
• Coordinate programme logistics, stakeholder communications, publicity and participant engagement activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the development of communications materials and digital content, including patient education resources, clinician communications, stories and website/social media updates.
• Undertake any other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements:

• Recognised Bachelor’s degree preferably in Health Science, Business Administration or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare operations and administration (preferably), project management and/or related fields (eg start ups).
• Strong project leadership, implementation and stakeholder management skills.
• Is meticulous and has analytical, problem-solving and financial management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex matrix environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of statistics and performance reporting is advantageous.
• Able to work independently with people skills (interpersonal and communication) and positive attitude

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.