[WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON]

To support the Board’s goals, the Integrated Outreach (West) Division works closely with the community, healthcare partners and social service agencies to co-create regional and community-focused solutions, and ensure a good coverage and sustainable delivery of health promotion initiatives within the community.
Key initiatives include Active Ageing, Physical Activity, Nutrition, Substance Abuse and Mental Health. These initiatives cover the general population, as well as targeted segments such as ethnic communities and underprivileged groups (such as lower-income families).

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant working experience for at least 2 years
• A good understanding of partnership development and relationship management. Ability to network and build strong collaborations with stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and versatility in managing different levels of partnerships
• Strong organisational and project management skills; good multitasking skills but with attention to details
• Ability to work independently and with teams
• Passion to serve, particularly in the community setting
• Prior experience in the healthcare sector or social service workspace will be an advantage

[WHAT THE ROLE IS]

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 citizen-centric approach where healthy lifestyle options are integrated and accessible to promote healthy living every day.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This role is essential in strengthening our community engagement initiatives and managing partnerships, with a specific focus on supporting lower-income families. The incumbent will partner key stakeholders in identifying the opportunities to implement and support initiatives for a healthier living environment, especially for the lower-income families with young children. He/she will also foster strategic and sustainable partnerships to build a healthy ecosystem and integrate health promotion into social service delivery.