Posted 06 August, 2026
Assistant Manager, Postgraduate Programmes (2-year contract)
National University of Singapore
Queenstown, OTA, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 69a9d9451999aef0
Job Description
Assistant Manager, Postgraduate Programmes (2-year contract) National University of Singapore – Queenstown The National University of Singapore is the national research university of Singapore. Founded in 1905 as the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States Government Medical School, NUS is the oldest higher education institution in Singapore Job Description You will be the operational lead for a portfolio of Graduate Diploma programmes — from Child and Adolescent Health to Palliative Medicine — training Singapore's practising clinicians. End-to-end ownership means steering planning, administration, examinations, and continuous improvement while managing and mentoring a small, dedicated team. Two new programmes launch in AY26, and you'll also co-lead marketing and outreach to expand DGMS' reach across digital learning platforms. No two days look the same. What you'll do Lead the Graduate Diploma Team across 8+ programmes, including the incoming GDip in Primary Health Care and Paediatric Palliative Care Guide Exam and Programme Committees on governance protocols; vet Board of Examiners minutes and reports for 100% accuracy in results and degree conferment Coach, develop, and performance-manage two direct reports in an open-feedback culture Co-lead marketing and outreach — identifying new publicity channels and virtual learning platform partnerships to expand programme reach Liaise daily with internal partners (Finance, Legal, Registrar's Office, NUHS) and external stakeholders (MOH, AMS, hospitals, overseas counterparts) Expect approximately 20 working weekends per year during examination and programme peaks Responsible for coaching direct reports and resolving issues within the team. Qualifications A Bachelor Degree in any discipline Experience in the healthcare industry is advantageous Effective Communication (written and verbal) Problem-solving, and thinking on your feet skills Supervisory skill in managing a team 3 years of relevant working experience A meticulous individual with strong customer orientation and multi-tasking abilities Microsoft Excel (able to write excel formulae with respect to marks algorithm) Working around 20 weekends in a year and occasionally after office hours are to be expected More Information Location: Kent Ridge Campus Organization: Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine Department: Division of Graduate Medical Studies Employee Referral Eligible: No Job requisition ID: 32567 #J-18808-Ljbffr