Assistant Manager, Division of Graduate Medical Studies (2-Year Contract)

About the role

The Division of Graduate Medical Studies is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager to deliver excellence in postgraduate medical education. You will lead the operational management of postgraduate medical examinations and programmes, ensuring seamless execution, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. This is a two-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end administration of postgraduate medical examinations and courses, coordinating with faculty, examiners, healthcare institutions and NUS stakeholders
• Manage examination logistics, documentation and timelines, and ensure compliance with examination policies and governance requirements
• Identify and mitigate operational risks during high-stakes examination periods and drive continuous improvement through post-activity reviews
• Supervise and mentor two team members, assign responsibilities, monitor progress and give regular constructive feedback
• Oversee marks collation, result verification and Board of Examiners documentation, ensuring 100% accuracy and integrity of results
• Maintain examination databases, records and statistical information for audit and planning
• Provide secretariat support to Examination and Course Committees, preparing agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking

Required profile

• At least three years of relevant experience in postgraduate education, examination administration, healthcare operations or a related environment is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to manage programmes or complex operational activities end-to-end
• Experience supervising, guiding or mentoring staff
• Ability to judge and resolve complex or time-sensitive operational matters
• Strong stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills, and strong written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail, commitment to governance and compliance, and proactive problem-solving