Health Promotion Board

Senior/Manager, Grow Well SG Programme Management Office (18 Months Contract)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 15 Apr 2026

What the role is

You will be a part of HPB's Youth Preventive Service (YPS) Group, whose mission is to promote good health through early detection and early intervention, to reduce ill health among school-going children and youth. The services provided by the Group include health and dental screening, immunisation, and lifestyle intervention programmes.

Through effective programme planning and project management of the Grow Well SG initiative, you will be at the forefront of driving and shaping strategies that promote lifelong health and wellness for our younger generation. This includes strategic planning and monitoring of preventive health initiatives, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and upholding robust project management frameworks to advance national health priorities for children and youth.

What you will be working on

As a key member of the Grow Well SG PMO team, you will (i) develop and maintain strategic relationships with inter-divisional stakeholders while coordinating cross-functional collaboration and information exchange to facilitate alignment of implementation priorities, (ii) manage comprehensive project management frameworks and support high-level reporting to management and key stakeholders, and (iii) drive the implementation and monitoring of child & youth national preventive health initiatives through effective tracking systems.

Specific activities include:

Conduct needs and gap analysis across projects under Grow Well SG (GWSG) to identify areas where implementation can be improved.
Provide secretariat support for key meetings, including preparing of agenda, coordinating agenda and managing meeting logistics
Develop and improve project management processes, tools, and templates to ensure efficient and delivery
Track and coordinate Grow Well SG (GWSG) deliverables to ensure programme milestones are met on time.
Support the implementation of GWSG Service Design across functional workstreams, including aligning teams, identifying gaps and dependencies, and documenting service blueprints and journey maps
Monitor emerging trends and research in children and youth health, to inform programme improvement, sustainability, and future scaling.

What we are looking for

Join us if you are an agile and motivated individual who can work well in a fast-changing environment. You should be comfortable dealing with complexity, able to adapt quickly, and have the courage to take initiative and solve problems. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in managing large programmes or projects, preferably in the public sector or healthcare.

You should also possess:

Familiar with project management tools and methods to plan and track projects effectively.
Able to analyse issues clearly and solve problems in complex situations.
Strong ability to manage stakeholders and work with demanding senior leaders, build trust, and influence decisions.
Able to communicate clearly in writing and speech and explain complex ideas in a simple way.
Able to work well under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results within tight timelines. This is a fast-paced and demanding role that requires resilience and good judgment.
Candidates with an academic background in project management, public health, business administration, or related fields are advantageous.

About your application process

This job is closing on 15 Apr 2026.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Health Promotion Board or the wider Public Service.

About Health Promotion Board

Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people. We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death. To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.

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