You oversee the development of psychological interventions to enhance the cognitive and psychological performance of sailors and crews within the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Assistant Director (Naval Psychological Performance)
MINDEF
PermanentClosed
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Design and implement research to identify performance barriers specific to the Naval context
- Validate the effectiveness of possible psychological interventions
- Integrate and proliferate validated interventions into policy, training, and operational systems
- Keep abreast of developments relevant to performance psychology in the Navy
- Horizon scan for innovative solutions to address performance issues
- Collaborate with other ministries, academic institutions, and professional agencies
- Advance the practice of performance psychology within the RSN
Challenge(s)
- Adapting psychological interventions to the unique Naval context
What we are looking for
- Education in Psychology
- At least 6 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge and experience in applied research
- Experience in psychological skills program development
- Independence and forward-thinking mindset
- Passion for growing the practice of psychology in the RSN
- Strong research and statistical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
About MINDEF
The mission of MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces is to enhance Singapore's peace and security through deterrence and diplomacy, and should these fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory over the aggressor.
The Defence Executive Officer (DXO) scheme is the non-uniformed career scheme of MINDEF that offers myriad opportunities in various job functions, such as corporate communications, cyber security, data analytics and visualisation, defence policy, finance, HR, psychology, and more. Embodying the same level of commitment towards defence, DXOs work together with their military counterparts to contribute to MINDEF/SAF’s mission and ensure Singapore's security and stability. United by this common cause, our lines of defence complement each other to secure the prosperity and progress of our nation.