Assistant Manager/Manager /Executive Manager (Contract)

National Environment Agency

Fixed TermsClosed

What the role is

You will work in Environmental Health Institute (EHI), and be a member in the Scientific Programme Management Department.

We are seeking a driven and committed candidate who has a strong interest in contributing to Singapore’s environmental public health, by assisting scientific Directors of the Environmental Health Institute to manage research programmes. These programmes include chemical pollutants, indoor air quality, environmental surveillance and others. The job will require you to work effectively with internal and external collaborators, to facilitate the translation of research into public health outcomes. It requires continuous learning to stay up-to-date.

What you will be working on

The successful candidate will:

Plan and manage resources, including procurement and finance
Develop collaborative agreements
Communicate research outcomes to a variety of stakeholders
Coordinate the management of EHI’s multidisciplinary research programmes
Design and manage procurement contracts
Manage EHI’s IP portfolio and collaborative agreements

What we are looking for

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or at least 5 years of experience in an applied science research environment
Experience in managing public health research project(s)/programme(s) will be an advantage
Able to work independently and lead a team in a dynamic environment
High capacity for strategic and scientific critical thinking
Inquisitive, innovative, and resourceful
Excellent management and organisational skills
Ability to be detail-oriented and organized
Good command of spoken and written English
Familiarity with budget management, government procurement, collaboration agreements will be an advantage

Applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks of the closing date of this job posting.

About National Environment Agency

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations. For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg