Job description
Join Alexandra Hospital as a Senior / Assistant Manager in the COO's Office and play a pivotal role in steering procurement, facilities and engineering operations, and digital transformation across the hospital. You will lead strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence, improve patient care delivery, and optimize resources in a fast paced healthcare environment. This is a unique opportunity to shape a patient centered, digitally enabled operations landscape within a respected Singaporean hospital.
As a strategic, results oriented leader, you will oversee F&E procurement, project delivery, and the adoption of cutting edge digital solutions. You will partner with clinical and support teams to align supply chain, capital projects, and process improvements with the hospital's strategic goals and regulatory requirements. Your work will directly impact service quality, safety, and financial performance across the organization.
Key responsibilities include shaping procurement strategy, managing vendor relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, and delivering results on high impact programs. You will lead project governance, monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and ensure robust reporting to senior leadership. Your role will also champion change management and continuous improvement across the COO Office.
Ideal candidates are data driven, collaborative, and have a track record of delivering complex projects in healthcare settings. You will possess strong communication and negotiation skills, resilience under pressure, and a proactive approach to risk management and compliance.
Take the next step in your career with Alexandra Hospital and contribute to IGHs operational excellence and patient outcomes. Apply today.
Responsibility
- Lead F&E procurement and facilities management across Alexandra Hospital to ensure reliable services, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency.
- Drive strategic F&E projects from planning through execution, including capital projects, renovations, and equipment upgrades.
- Spearhead digital transformation initiatives in the COO Office, including procurement automation, data analytics dashboards, and ERP integration.
- Develop and implement procurement policies, supplier performance frameworks, and risk management strategies.
- Manage stakeholder relationships with clinical departments, hospital leadership, and external vendors to align objectives and drive value.
- Oversee budget planning, financial tracking, and reporting for the COO Office projects and procurement activities.
- Lead a high performing team, coach staff, set performance objectives, and ensure compliant processes and controls.
- Monitor program governance, ensure timeliness and quality of deliverables, and escalate issues as needed.
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in Healthcare Administration, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in procurement, facilities management, or project management within healthcare settings.
- Proven experience in healthcare procurement and F&E operations; strong vendor negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross functional teams and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
- Experience with digital transformation initiatives including procurement automation, ERP systems, or data analytics.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at senior levels.
- Knowledge of governance, regulatory compliance, MOH guidelines, and healthcare standards.
- Professional certifications such as CIPS, PMP, or equivalent are advantageous.