Job Description: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Programme Manager to join the Centre for Holistic Initiatives (CHILD) for Learning and Development. CHILD brings together experts in translational research, child health, development, and implementation science to accelerate evidence use in policy and practice to give every child the best start in life. The successful candidate will oversee and manage research programme goals, activities, and timelines aligned with CHILD’s strategy and mission.
Website: https://medicine.nus.edu.sg
Location: Kent Ridge Campus, Singapore
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with CHILD management, research teams, and external stakeholders.
- Organise and support CHILD’s strategic research programme.
- Lead development of research budgets and funding bids.
- Monitor research progress and implement project interventions as needed.
- Ensure ethical research design, data handling, and compliance with IRB standards.
- Oversee project teams, budgeting, procurement, and reporting.
- Prepare programme reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicate regularly with Government Ministries and institutional partners.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Master’s or PhD in Psychology, Behavioural Science, Developmental Psychology, Education, Public Health, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of project/programme management experience.
- Familiarity with Institutional Review Board processes for human studies.
- Strong communication, budgeting, reporting, and leadership skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Motivated, team-oriented, and passionate about early childhood development and research translation.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
How to apply/Contact details:
- Submit a cover letter and detailed CV (including academic and employment history, personal particulars, and contact details of 3 referees) via the NUS Careers Portal.
- You may access the portal through the link – https://careers.nus.edu.sg/job/Research-AssociateFellow-%28Programme-Manager%29/25297-en_GB/
- For queries, contact: childsg@nus.edu.sg