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Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director (Licensing, Research and Charities)

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What the role is:The Licensing, Research and Charities branch looks into the operationalisation of the Healthcare Services Act, the Human Biomedical Research Act and related regulations for healthcare service licensees and research institutions. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.What you will be working on:You will be required to lead the Licensing, Research and Charities Branch in the following areas: • Screen, process and approve healthcare service licence applications to ensure compliance with the Healthcare Services Act, Regulations and Guidelines to safeguard patient safety and welfare. • Screen, process and approve new and renewal applications for Charities and Institution of a Public Character (IPC) status and ensure compliance with the Charities Act. • Audit, process and review Research Institutions and Tissue Banks for compliance with the Human Biomedical Research and Human Tissue Regulation frameworks. • Conduct reviews of existing guidelines, guidance, circulars and codes of practice under the Healthcare Services Act and Human Biomedical Research Act to ensure that standards and instructions promulgated in these documents remain relevant and up-to-date. • Establish standards, requirements and licensing terms and conditions for the licensing of facilities/services under new Licensable Healthcare Services. • Oversee the application and operational considerations of new regulatory areas such as Data Governance, Security, etc., to ensure that implemented measures consider the impact on patient safety. This includes the use of accurate licensing data/reports to make informed choices across HReg and to implement change management as processes evolve with the enhancement of regulatory requirements. • Manage and oversee the development of appropriate systems and procedures to support licensing processes required under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), ensuring patients receive safe and high-quality healthcare. • Attend to enquiries received from licensees, Research Institutions, Research Tissue Banks, Charities/IPCs and members of the public (via e-licensing system, generic email account and telephone). • Investigate complaints and feedback received regarding the safety, welfare, governance and compliance of healthcare institutions, Charities and IPCs, Research Institutions and Research Tissue Banks.What we are looking for:
  • At least 10 years of working experience preferably in a healthcare setting • Possess strong leadership, people management and engagement skills • Team player and good mentor to professionals from multi-disciplines • Possess good planning and analytical skills • Able to think on your feet and work under pressure Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About Ministry of Health:The Ministry of Health's (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people - to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH's responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore's healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.