Job Vacancies

About the role
You oversee force health protection operations, policies and capability development for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) while managing the Biodefence Centre's initiatives.

What you will be working on

• Manage disease outbreak responses
• Review communicable diseases programmes
• Lead capability development projects
• Oversee biodefence operations
• Set biodefence policies
• Manage biological threat detection
• Train biodefence staff
• Develop MINDEF/SAF biodefence capabilities

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining technical competence in evolving public health landscape
• Managing disease outbreaks under time pressure
• Engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Keeping current with infectious disease developments

What we are looking for

• At least 10 years of experience in public health, biodefence or communicable disease management or government or healthcare sector background
• Crisis management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder management expertise
• Good leadership abilities

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role
You are responsible for conducting and overseeing clinical and practical training for the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course in the SAF Medical Training Institute (SMTI).

What you will be working on

• Deliver primary healthcare skills training across SMTI courses
• Conduct currency training for medical vocationalists
• Update and maintain lesson plans according to latest practices
• Coordinate and conduct medic proficiency testing
• Plan and execute annual emergency medical response assessments
• Evaluate medical centre operations and recommend improvements

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining current knowledge of medical policies and protocols
• Adapting training content to evolving healthcare practices
• Evaluating and improving medical centre operations

What we are looking for

• Healthcare or nursing background is preferred
• At least 3 years in any health care institution is preferred
• Training/educational background, ideally in medical training is advantageous
• Strong interest in teaching
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organisational and analytical abilities
• Self-motivated and independent working style
• Adaptability to change
• Meticulous attention to detail

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the role
You assist medical officers and senior medics in managing the medical centre's daily operations to ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to all servicemen.

What you will be working on

• Support day-to-day medical centre operations
• Manage medical centre administrative processes
• Oversee logistics and inventory management
• Coordinate manpower resources and scheduling
• Assist with clinical duties
• Conduct Continual Medical Education (CME) for NSF medics
• Provide guidance to junior medical staff

Challenge(s)

• Being able to do forward-planning
• Being organised in daily routines
• Remaining composed when called upon to respond to events and ad-hoc tasks

What we are looking for

• Clinical practice or paramedic experience is advantageous
• Strong organisational skills
• Leadership capabilities
• Ability to remain composed under pressure
• Good communication and training skills
• Ability to perform occasional field duties

(Applicants with no diploma but with relevant experience may apply.)

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About the role
You are responsible for medical training supervision and curriculum development for Air Medical Operations Centre (AMOC) Medical Flights, ensuring operational readiness through effective training delivery and standards enforcement.

What you will be working on

• Supervise medical training execution
• Develop and review medical training curriculum
• Enforce medical standards
• Manage medical manpower callbacks
• Coordinate medical and ground logistics
• Implement digital innovations
• Support operational learning

Challenge(s)

• Managing high-tempo operations
• Coordinating active and NS personnel
• Maintaining training effectiveness
• Handling extended training phases

What we are looking for

• Education in Nursing, Paramedicine or relevant biomedical fields
• At least 3 years of experience in clinical or educator roles in medical service provision
• Good interpersonal and networking skills
• Good organisational and management skill
• Ability to maintain composure and clarity of thought

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You assist in identifying operational gaps and opportunities in musculoskeletal health for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

What you will be working on

• Identify operational gaps and opportunities in musculoskeletal health
• Contribute to the Medical Research Workplan
• Conduct musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials
• Analyse musculoskeletal health data
• Implement approved interventions in the RSN units

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a strong command of research methodology and tools for data collection and analysis
• Designing and conducting effective research projects and trials in a military naval context
• Developing a thorough understanding of musculoskeletal-related issues specific to the Navy

What we are looking for

• Education in Applied Science with an emphasis in Exercise and Sports Science
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role
You provide dedicated early upstream rehabilitation support to units and Training Institutes.

What you will be working on

• Deliver early upstream rehabilitation services
• Assist in developing prehabilitation and rehabilitation initiatives
• Coordinate clinics and rehabilitation sessions with units
• Conduct research and development (R&D) projects
• Provide on-site care for servicemen
• Support training programmes

Challenge(s)

• Managing concurrent tasks across R&D, training, and direct care
• Coordinating rehabilitation services across multiple units

What we are looking for

• Education in Physiotherapy
• Full/Restricted/Conditional registration with Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC), Ministry of Health
• Valid practising certificate

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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About the role

You design, plan, and execute musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials as the subject matter expert for sports science and exercise physiology-related matters in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

What you will be working on

• Design, plan, and execute musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials
• Analyse data to generate RSN-specific recommendations and interventions
• Represent Navy Medical Service (NMS) in collaborations with internal stakeholders and external counterparts
• Exchange expertise and resources, learn and adopt new developments in musculoskeletal health
• Make sense of trends and data
• Design and conduct targeted research projects and operationalisation trials
• Critically analyse research results to formulate contextualised policy recommendations and interventions for the RSN

Challenge(s)

• Engaging extensively with other units to gather insights and observations from the ground
• Improving and refining sense-making processes
• Tailoring interventions to mitigate sources of injuries and hazards

What we are looking for

• Education in Sports Science, PhD in Sports Science is advantageous
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience
• Prior supervisory experience is advantageous
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You oversee the daily operations of the medical centre, managing manpower, logistics, and clinical training for medical staff.

What you will be working on

• Manage daily operations of the medical centre
• Oversee manpower allocation and management
• Handle logistics for the medical centre
• Coordinate clinical training for medical staff

Challenge(s)

• Developing and maintaining an astute understanding of standard operating procedures and workflow of the medical centre
• Effectively leading and guiding staff in both administrative and clinical aspects

What we are looking for

• Education in Administration, Nursing, Health Science, or a related field
• At least 5 years of work experience in the healthcare sector
• Strong leadership skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role
You manage the daily operations of the Specialist Dental Centre and Medical Classification Centre Dental Screening Section, overseeing both clinical and administrative functions.

What you will be working on

• Manage daily dental centre operations
• Oversee infrastructure and logistics of the dental centre
• Coordinate dental screening services
• Supervise and coordinate training activities for dental staff
• Plan and execute dental projects
• Maintain compliance standards
• Handle administrative matters
• Implement dental health programs

Challenge(s)

• Integrating multiple dental service functions
• Having good understanding of the SAF's dental needs vis-a-vis the suite of specialist dental procedures, in order to priorities and provide timely dental treatment to all service personnel

What we are looking for

• Education in dentistry or healthcare is preferred
• At least 1 year of relevant experience is preferred
• Understanding of healthcare operations
• Knowledge of international and industry standards including but not limited to International Standard of Organisation (ISO) and Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems (OHSAS) standards
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the role

You are responsible for enhancing soldiers' physical and combat performance and minimising musculoskeletal injuries.

What you will be working on

• Initiate and coordinate research and development (R&D) efforts
• Assist with the translation of research findings into practical applications
• Adopt new technologies and revise existing training standards, procedures, directives, and policies
• Enhance heat resilience in soldiers
• Design and develop programmes to physically prepare soldiers for training

Challenge(s)

• Enhancing heat resilience in the face of environmental heat stress exacerbated by rapid climate change
• Preventing musculoskeletal injuries through effective physical preparation programmes
• Translating research findings into practical, implementable solutions

What we are looking for

• Education in Exercise Sciences, preferably a Masters in Human Research/Exercise Physiology
• At least 6 years of work experience in performance sports
• Past experience in heat-related research is advantageous
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of biostatistics
• Knowledge of prevalent health and safety legislation
• Good communication and time management skills
• Ability to mentor or coach a junior scientist

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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