Senior Manager / Manager (Quality Assurance) Ministry of Health | Healthcare Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is: To be responsible for the quality assurance of MOH strategic pharmaceutical supplies in support of all emergencies. To be responsible in ensuring MOH appointed logistics service providers can execute delivery of MOH stores upon activation. To be responsible for the procurement, product life cycle management and stockpiling of strategic pharmaceutical supplies. 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. What you will be working on: Quality Assurance and Readiness of manufacturers, logistics service providers and Public Healthcare institutions dealing with therapeutic products and medical supplies. This may include, but not limited to: Conduct scheduled audits to ensure products are managed in compliance to the contractual and regulatory requirements, such as Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and Good Distribution Practice for Medical Devices (GDPMDS). Perform stock inspections as part of product life cycle management (e.g. during receipt of stores, disposal of stores). Management and resolution of user feedback relating to quality of supplies. Work with service providers, supply management and logistic operational teams on product recalls/defects to ensure minimal disruption to operational requirements. Perform procurement and inventory management of MOH strategic stockpiles. What we are looking for: Tertiary education; preferably in Pharmacy. Minimum 2 years of managerial experience with supervisory responsibilities. Working experience in audit of supply chain for regulated products with knowledge of distribution management, medical product management and contingency operations is preferred. Experience in pharmaceutical-related audits or projects will be an advantage. Working experience in procurement, product life cycle management, vendor management of therapeutic products is preferred. Good interpersonal, verbal, written and facilitation skills. Having experience in risk management, negotiation and working with different work cultures will be an advantage. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Bower BI, Tableau) preferred. Enjoy planning and applying analytical reasoning. Able to conceptualise ideas, structure, categorise information and reflect these in writing. Organised and able to multi-task. Meticulous, with an eye for detail. Mature, independent and resourceful. Able and willing to work on weekends and after office hours if needed. Enjoy problem solving. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. Key Competencies Required: Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp 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 – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. About Ministry of Health: The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans. #J-18808-Ljbffr