Senior Executive, PR & External Communications

About the role

MOH Holdings, the holding company of Singapore's public healthcare institutions, is seeking a capable and driven communications professional for its Strategic Communications and Marketing Division. Operating in a high-visibility public healthcare environment, the role supports media relations, corporate reputation and issues communications across internal divisions, covering sensitive and time-critical matters, leadership communications and strategic positioning. The position is at Executive/Senior Executive level, focused on strong execution such as drafting media materials and coordinating stakeholder inputs.

Key responsibilities

• Draft press releases, media statements, Q&As and responses to media queries with accuracy and clarity
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs so that public responses are timely and aligned
• Monitor media coverage and flag emerging reputational risks
• Support the management of issues and time-sensitive matters across internal divisions
• Draft holding statements, key messages and stakeholder updates under tight timelines
• Partner with internal divisions to frame sensitive matters appropriately and contribute to narrative development for corporate initiatives and policy announcements
• Ensure consistency and message discipline across communications outputs
• Develop speeches, briefing notes, talking points and engagement materials for senior leadership

Required profile

• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations or in-house communications
• Experience in issues management, sensitive stakeholder environments or high-visibility communications
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver quality outputs within tight deadlines

Required skills

• Strong writing, including press releases, media responses, Q&As and stakeholder communications
• Attention to detail, ensuring factual accuracy and message consistency
• Analytical thinking and stakeholder management