The Manager, Allied Health plays a pivotal role in supporting in the Chief Allied Health Office (CAHO) by providing integrated strategic, operationaland administrative leadership for the allied health professions across theorganization.
It involves translating strategic direction into actionable plans, driving implementation of key programmes, and establishing robust governance and monitoring progress and outcomes. The Manager is responsible for synthetizing data, insights, and stakeholders’ perspectives to support evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement in allied health services.
Registered therapists, trained social workers, or psychologists who wish to continue professional practice may allocate up to 20% of their time for direct clinical work.
Job Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Management
- Serve as a key driver in supporting and contributing to CAHO’s strategic direction for allied health service delivery models and clinical governance.
- Drive change management efforts to support adoption of new policies or programmes.
- Support CAHO in developing and implementing allied health strategies, SOP and frameworks strategically.
- Collaborate closely with Service Division Directors and Heads of Allied Health Professional to optimize care models and professional practice.
- Build and strengthen partnerships within divisions to enhance service quality and innovation.
- Prepare briefing papers, reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
- Monitor progress of strategic initiatives and track key performance indicators.
Operations and Programme Management
- Oversee and coordinate projects and programmes under CAHO's office.
- Ensure timely execution of initiatives aligned with organisational goals.
- Develop project plans and timelines and outcome.
Administrative and Executive Support
- Facilitate meetings, working groups and committees related to allied health matters.
- Prioritize and manage competing demands to ensure efficiency.
- Support budgeting, procurement and resource planning when required.
Other Duties
- Represent SPD at events and contribute to relevant sector forums and communities of practice.
- Engage in any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Job Requirements
- Master or Bachelor degree in a relevant field would be an advantage (e.g. Healthcare management, Public Health, Allied Health).
- At least 5 years of experience in healthcare/ social service sector and/or allied health services management is preferred.
- Strong skills in planning, project management, and monitoring and evaluation (including data analysis and reporting).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across professional groups.
