Senior Executive / Assistant Manager, NCIS (Cancer Programs)

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 National University Cancer Institute, Singapore (NCIS) is a national specialist centre under the National University Health System (NUHS). It is the only public cancer centre in Singapore treating both paediatric and adult cancers in one facility.

We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Manager/Senior Manager to be part of our incredible team in NCIS Ops & Admin (Strategy Execution & Budget Planning), supporting NCIS in the deliveries of FY30 work plan. The incumbent will be responsible for instituting a culture of accountability, planning, overseeing and leading projects from ideation through to delivery, ensuring that resources are allocated optimally, and that every project meets its objectives within the set timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Perform an administrator role in the Cancer program ecosystem (includes clinical, research, support, and community components).
• Responsibilities encompass a wide range of operational, budgeting, and strategic tasks.
• This includes reviewing Cancer Program workplans, budgeting, resource planning, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on project funding, compliance, and administration matters.
• Supports case management functions.
• Any other projects/ tasks as assigned by dept.

Communication & Reporting

• Internal Communication: Facilitate effective communication within the cancer program and across the broader organization with multi-disciplinary teams including organizing meetings, preparing presentation slides and meeting minutes, and compiling data for reporting.
• Reporting to Leadership: Regularly report on the program’s initiatives, changes, and performance metrics to all relevant stakeholders.
• Coordination Across Departments: Supports the alignment with the network of interconnected entities, resources, and stakeholders that work together to contribute to the program's effectiveness.

Partnerships & Collaborations

• Acts as liaison to relevant industry partners and internal stakeholders to garner support for new initiatives that support the goals of the programme.

Fund Utilisation

• Manage the administration of the cancer program's funding, ensuring sustainability and efficient use of resources.
• Assist in the review of completeness of program proposals or plans to define time frame, procedures for accomplishing program, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of program.
• Coordinates projects/activities with the internal stakeholders to ensure program progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, including facilitating the work/communication across different departments.
• Monitor funded projects to track milestone fulfilment and identify opportunities for further development.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, finance, or any other similar discipline.
• A minimum of 3 years of working experience, and 2 years in the capacity of leading projects/services/programs/functions in a Healthcare, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical environment.
• Resourceful, agile, and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills to work under a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Exhibit professionalism by demonstrating personal accountability, effective work habits, empathy, and teamwork.
• Highly organized individual with the ability to exercise good judgement in diverse situations and balance multiple priorities, without sacrificing quality and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and assume additional responsibilities, as required.

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 extends 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.