Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Data Protection Office

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
The Senior Executive/Assistant Manager/Senior 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.

Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the following broad areas:

1. Implement, monitor and track the organisation’s compliance to data protection policies and procedures
2. Partner stakeholders and provide guidance in managing data breach incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements
3. Conduct reviews / assessments on data management to identify potential data protection risks
4. Respond 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. Produce presentations and reports for various stakeholders for continual education on data protection and awareness of the organisation’s data protection climate
7. Facilitate and present information on data protection during briefings and discussions, for various stakeholders and audiences
8. Handle internal (staff) and external (public) queries
9. Keeping up-to-date with changes in data protection legislation, policies and industry best practices
10. Support department’s operations, administrative matters and any other duties/projects as assigned by the supervisor

Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s 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
• Minimally 1 year of relevant experience in healthcare and/or in data protection, compliance, audit or legal work

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.