The Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC) was set up as a tripartite collaboration by Dover Park Hospice, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and National Healthcare Group (NHG), in October 2017.

As the population ages, there is increased interest in the application of palliative care to non-cancer illnesses such as end-stage organ failure and dementia.

The PalC Centre Manager will be primarily responsible for the Centre’s day-to-day administration & operations, while supporting the Centre’s full spectrum of research and training initiatives and engagement programmes.

Reporting to the Centre’s Director, the candidate will:

• Manage the overall operations of PalC
• Position PalC as the preferred palliative training centre and oversee the efficiency and effectiveness of the Centre’s entire operations
• Initiate, develop and establish long term partnerships with corporate partners through talks, roadshows etc
• Create awareness and eventually grow and sustain the business and profitability of the Centre through short and mid-term plans and by carrying out the strategic plans of the Board
• Establish, implement and continuously enhance the Centre’s SOPs and ensure strict adherence by all
• Plan and manage the administration of the new Master’s degree programmes
• Assist in the preparation for programme accreditations
• Organise and manage events such as workshops, meetings and dialogue sessions
• Administer the procurement process
• Oversee the Centre’s human resource, accounts and admin staff
• Plan, manage and monitor programme budgets, expenditure and assets
• Provide secretarial support for annual advisory board, executive committee and working committee meetings

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in an educational environment. Experience in business development and partnerships management will be an advantage
• Versatile in working independently and as an excellent team player
• Possess experience working with cross-functional teams, budgets, projects and vendors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level of proficiency preferred for Microsoft Excel)

The Resident Physician will work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide symptom management and clinical care to patients, as well as psychological, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families.

Requirements:

• Basic medical degree recognized by Singapore Medical Council
• Minimum 3 years post-graduation (medical school) experience
• Experience working in palliative care settings is desirable but not essential as training will be provided

Responsibilities:

• Lead the team of nurses to provide medical consults to patients with advanced and progressive disease
• Formulate and review care plans with a multi-disciplinary team to maintain standards of care and ensure safety of patients
• Assess new cases and perform on-call duties

The staff nurse will be required to work in a multi-disciplinary team to provide palliative care to patients with terminal illness and end-stage organ failure. Palliative care will include pain and symptoms management, and providing psychological, emotional and spiritual care support to patients and their family members.

You must also ensure and maintain the standards of professional nursing practice and work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements:

• Degree in Nursing from a recognised institution
• Minimum 5 years  of nursing experience in an acute care or home care setting
• Palliative Care / ICU nursing training or background preferred
• Able to work 3 rotating shifts (for in-patient wards)
• Must be registered with the Singapore Nursing Board