Senior/Manager, Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) Engagement

About the role

As Senior Manager/Manager for IHL Engagement, you will support HPB's mission to build a healthier Singapore by shaping youth health behaviours across 14 Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) and key government stakeholders, focusing on youths aged 17-25. You will design, implement and manage youth health promotion strategies and partnerships through the Healthy Campus Initiative and the broader health-promoting campus framework.

Key responsibilities

• Support strategic oversight of youth health promotion strategies across IHLs, conceptualise, research and evaluate strategies, and lead youth-led health initiatives and advocacy approaches that empower students as peer leaders.
• Translate student feedback into programme improvements, establish peer support networks and leadership pipelines, and direct resource allocation and operational planning.
• Build partnerships with IHLs and government stakeholders, lead cross-functional matrix working groups, manage partner accounts and coordinate with internal teams and other agencies.
• Drive end-to-end project governance, risk management, performance metrics and evaluation, and share tools and good practices with partners and student leaders.

Required profile

• A background in Public Health, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Community Engagement or a related field is advantageous; fresh graduates with strong learning agility and relevant internship or project experience may also be considered.
• Exposure to youth engagement, health promotion, public service, education or community development is advantageous.
• Experience or interest in stakeholder engagement, partnership development, programme delivery, strategic planning, policy, research, evaluation or youth advocacy is useful.

Required skills

• Strategic thinking, project management, analytical, reporting and execution skills.
• Good communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Ability to turn insights into clear recommendations and improvements.
• Results-oriented, organised, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity.

Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance.