Senior / Manager, Implementation Science (1 Year Contract)

About the role

The Health Promotion Board is seeking a highly motivated person to support the translation of behavioural and implementation science into real-world public health programmes at population scale. The role sits in the Implementation Science department, working closely with team leads and a diverse network of partners to turn evidence into impact, and contributes directly to national health priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Build organisational capability in behavioural and implementation science by managing and coordinating behavioural science consultant engagements
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the design, implementation and evaluation of flagship programmes, ensuring smooth translation from strategy to ground operations
• Act as a key connector between internal teams, community partners and industry partners to keep complex, multi-stakeholder projects aligned
• Capture implementation learnings to inform future programme phases and contribute to the board's evidence base

Required profile

• Good degree in any discipline; backgrounds in public health, behavioural sciences, psychology or related fields are preferred
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience managing end-to-end engagement with external consultants and vendors is advantageous

Required skills

• Project and programme management, including coordinating across multiple stakeholders in complex organisational environments
• Clear and confident communication across diverse audiences
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with ambiguity, using a collaborative and iterative approach to implementation

Successful candidates will be offered a 1-year contract.