Assistant Director (Media)

You will manage a team overseeing a desk of issues to promote public understanding, appreciation and support of Singapore’s healthcare system through positive and balanced reporting via a variety of media and online channels. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. Responsibilities • You will supervise and mentor a team to handle media communications across a spectrum of healthcare issues, such as healthcare finance, health services, mental health, healthcare manpower and ageing, as well as manage crisis communications. • You will advise the relevant divisions on media and public communications strategies and positioning of issues. This includes developing and executing media approaches and materials for MOH’s announcements and policies. • You will plan and manage media coverage for MOH-related events and facilitate media requests at these events, including for senior leadership. • You will cultivate strong relationships with media contacts and identify opportunities to proactively pitch stories. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. Requirements Key Competencies Required: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations and recommend appropriate public communications support; ability to appreciate timelines, operating context and ground realities. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Improving & Innovating – Open to continually improve, innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Able to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose and outcome. • Tertiary education in a related discipline • At least 5 years of relevant experience in communications or public relations, with 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience • Experience in media relations, stakeholder engagement, marketing communications and / or journalism would be an added advantage • Good communication skills with the ability to engage and build relationships at different levels • Able to multi-task and lead a team to achieve positive outcomes • Strong critical thinking skills and able to exercise sound judgement in complex situations • Highly driven and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.