Job Description

[What the role is]
We are seeking a driven and committed candidate who has a strong interest in contributing to Singapore\xe2\x80\x99s environmental public health, by assisting scientific directors of the Environmental Health Institute to manage research programmes. These programmes include Project Wolbachia-Singapore, environmental surveillance, and others.

[What you will be working on]

The job will require you to work effectively with internal and external collaborators, to facilitate the translation of research into public health outcomes which needs continuous learning to stay relevant.

You will be responsible for the following:

• Planning and management of resources, including procurement and finance;
• Tracking of deliverables;
• Development of collaborative agreements;
• Communication of research outcomes to a variety of stakeholders
• Lead and coordinate the management of EHI\xe2\x80\x99s multidisciplinary research programmes
• Oversee the design and management of procurement contracts
• Oversee the management of EHI\xe2\x80\x99s IP portfolio and collaborative agreements

[What we are looking for]

Requirements:

• Experience in a life 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
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent command of spoken and written English;
• Familiarity with budget management, government procurement, collaboration agreements will be an advantage

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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

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