Duration: 6 months contract (Extendable / Convertible)

Location: Novena

About the role

The Assistant Director, Audit & Governance Management will provide leadership for the Hospital's strategies and governance on non-clinical audits and data protection, ensuring strong compliance, effective risk management and robust governance practices across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

Lead the Audit & Governance Management Department to drive compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, organisational policies and data protection programmes.

Oversee non-clinical audits and serve as the key liaison with Ministry of Health (MOH), auditors, regulators and stakeholders.

Develop and execute strategies, policies, framework and initiatives to strengthen the data protection governance, address data breaches and prevention measures.

Liaise with MOH, Data Protection Office and stakeholders on governance, compliance and data protection.

Provide oversight and guidance on data breach management and regulatory reporting.

Lead governance committees and drive effective decision-making and accountability.

Prepare and present governance, compliance and risk reports to senior management.

Promote governance awareness through stakeholder engagement, training and education.

Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.

Manage resource, budget planning, contract management, and overseeing general administration.

About you

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.

At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in audit, governance, compliance, risk management or data protection, preferably in healthcare or the public sector.

Proven leadership experience with strong stakeholder management skills.

Strong knowledge of audit, risk management, governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Good understanding of PDPA and healthcare data governance requirements.

Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring and audit management.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.

Highly organised, independent and meticulous.

Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.

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