Job Description

The Office of Patient Engagement (OPEN) is a new unit to deepen LKCMedicine\xe2\x80\x99s patient & public partnerships in medical research and education. You will be part of a dynamic team to embed Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) into the School\xe2\x80\x99s programmes and foster partnerships with patient advocates, patient organisations and other stakeholders in the patient engagement eco-system.As the Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Patient and Public Engagement, you will be part of the team to grow patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) for medical research and education. You will also be supporting the growth of strong partnerships with patients, patient organisations, researcher and educators and organise events to build capability. To bring patient voices into medical research and education, we are looking for a dynamic individual who has event organising and administrative experience, enjoys engaging with people to improve healthcare and has excellent communication and organisational skills.Responsibilities:Organise PPIE meetings, workshops and eventsProvide secretariat support for engagement meetings and committee meetingsManage and implement administrative systems and processes for sustainability of PPIE in the school.Support the production of communication materials (eg. EDMs, website, newsletter, video, social media content) on the School\xe2\x80\x99s PPIE projects for outreach to patient advocates and patient/community organisations and other stakeholders.Engage with existing and new patient advocates and patient/community organisations to be involved in PPIE initiatives in the school.RequirementsDiploma/Degree from an accredited universityPossess at least 1 year of relevant working experienceExperience in organising events and workshops is advantageousExperience in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) and working with patient organisations is advantageousExcellent written and verbal communication skillsPossess marketing communication capabilities \xe2\x80\x93 eg. copywriting and simple graphic designProject management capabilityExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational and administrative skillsResourceful and possess strong initiative to drive changeTeam-player with pleasant disposition and outgoing personalityThis is a 5 months temporary contract.Hiring Institution: LKC

Nanyang Technological University