Total 2 Project Director job vacancies in Education / Training category in Johor Bahru

You will support the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Research & Education to oversee and implement the research programmes and initiatives of the National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS). Additionally, you will support the Academic Chair to oversee the academic initiatives under the Oral Health Academic Clinical Program (ORH ACP). You will be in-charge of managing research and academic support grants awarded to NDRIS and ORH ACP.

You will be responsible for research and academic strategic planning and implementation of the NDRIS’ and ORH ACP’s research and academic masterplans. You will be in charge of formulating and reviewing research and academic policies and procedures. You will be required to develop grant proposals and presentation decks for research and academic programmes and prepare cases for support to attract philanthropy funding. You will oversee the organisation of strategic initiatives, including planning strategic retreats, study trips and visits by key overseas delegations. You will facilitate partnerships with collaborators and industry players.

Requirements:

• PhD/ Masters in Science or other related field with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in research and academic administration
• At least 6 years of supervisory experience will be preferred
• Able to work independently and lead a team and function well in a team-based setting
• Possess good leadership, interpersonal, communication, organizational, time-management, analytical, presentation deck development and writing skills
• Highly motivated with strong ability to drive initiatives

JOB SCOPE/ KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Client Care

- Lead and care for a designated group of clients where clients with moderate to severe disabilities

- Develop individual client goals and implement therapeutic and training activities in community locations to help a designated group of clients increase community living skills over time

- Care for clients while inside and outside of SPD premises using a pro-active, collaborative, creative and person-centred approach. This includes assisting clients in performing areas of self-care such as feeding, grooming and toileting (including diaper changing) and in maintaining good standards of hygiene

- Ensure client’s safety and well-being at all times

Programme Management

- Coordinate with the Programme Executive to plan and execute programme activities for clients

- Assist Programme Executive to develop and scale up programme

- Establish collaborations with community partners, other stakeholders in the area, and volunteers/voluntary groups for the running of programmes

-Maintain good working relations with existing partners and cultivate new partners in the designated neighbourhood

Administration

- Maintain proper administrative records related to programme development, including client activity records, and stakeholders’ feedback

- Maintain relevant client records, including setting and working towards individual client care plans

- Co-ordinate and participate in case conferences to discuss clients’ development and other related matters

JOB HOLDER REQUIREMENT

- At least a Diploma/ Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised educational institution

- Patient, positive and passionate about working with adults with disabilities

- Strong commitment of care toward adults with disabilities and a positive mindset towards their development and inclusion in community life

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to create and maintain partnerships with various members of the immediate community

- Experience in community programmes with exposure to youths/adults with disabilities is an added advantage

- Work effectively both as an individual and as part of a multi-disciplinary team

- Possess strong planning and organisational skills

- Good command of spoken and written English

- Relevant experience in the fields of Special Education or Social Services is preferred

- Demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of social inclusion as well as the values associated with promoting independence

- Self-motivated and keen to develop professionally