Assistant Manager/Manager, Schools - Toa Payoh - ref. z7989419

This position plays a key role in ensuring that the programmes are effective, sustainable, and aligned with the strategic goals of the organization. The Assistant Manager/Manager will manage a team of staff and work closely with schools and external partners to advocate for the prevention of heart diseases from a young age.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the successful implementation of the Schools Programme, ensuring that all programmes/events meet organizational standards and objectives.
• Monitor the progress of the school programmes ensuring that timelines and quality standards are met.
• Assess and evaluate the effectiveness of the programme, implementing improvements as needed.
• Conduct heart health programmes/ talks/ events to the school/community.
• Prepare and present reports for internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure that the programme is adequately resourced with budget forecasting and management.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, internal and external stakeholders, to identify new programme opportunity.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• Provide leadership, supervision and support to the team members.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, feedback sessions for team members.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment to ensure high levels of performance and morale.
• Provide coverage for team members whenever necessary. (e.g., conduct heart health programmes for schools).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/ health sciences/ education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a supervisory role with proven experience in managing teams, including performance management, training, and development.
• Experience in managing programmes, including programme development, budgeting, marketing, implementation and review. Ability to assess programme effectiveness and use data to inform decision-making and improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to address complex issues and find innovative solutions.
• Proficiency in office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data management tools.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment.
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail.
• Willing to travel island-wide to schools early to conduct programmes/activities.