[What the role is]
Join HPB's mission to build a healthier Singapore by leading transformative youth health advocacy initiatives. As Assistant Director for Youth Advocacy, you will spearhead strategic health promotion efforts that bridge Institutes of Higher Learning and communities, focusing on creating sustainable behaviour change among youth aged 17-25 years through innovative cross-sector partnerships and evidence-based interventions.[What you will be working on]
Scope
Lead planning and implementation of comprehensive youth-focused health strategies that connect campus and community environments through engagements with youth and youth organisations, driving cross-sector collaboration and establishing Singapore as a model for integrated youth health promotion across educational and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Initiative Development
Direct team development, testing and scaling of integrated youth health promotion strategies across community and campus settings to achieve sustained behavioural change impact
Establish comprehensive account management frameworks for key partners whilst cultivating strategic alliances with community organisations, education institutions (i.e. Institutes of Higher Learning) and youth networks
Transform youth and partner insights into compelling strategic narratives that influence decision makers internally and externally to advance the youth health agenda
Innovation & Delivery
Drive breakthrough approaches targeting youth health challenges, particularly during the critical transition period when lifelong health behaviours are formed across campus and community environments
Design and execute innovative experiments that seamlessly integrate health promotion elements between campus and community settings for maximum youth impact
Oversee comprehensive end-to-end programme implementation across multiple environments, establishing excellence standards in service delivery and driving continuous improvement
Cross-Sector Collaboration & Stakeholder Leadership
Build and sustain high-impact strategic partnerships with Whole-of-Government agencies, education institutions (i.e. Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL)), community partners and youth organisations to strengthen collaborative youth health promotion
Lead cross-matrix teams comprising community partners, government representatives, IHL faculty, and HPB specialists to co-create and co-deliver transformative health initiatives and policies
Serve as HPB's strategic representative across education, community, and civic sectors to influence and accelerate the youth health improvement agenda
Data-Driven Excellence & Resource Management
Lead innovative data capture and analysis solutions to measure meaningful youth participation across campus and community settings, leveraging existing platforms and stakeholder systems for evidence-based planning and implementation
Optimise partnership strategies and initiative development to maximise impact across diverse community and campus environments
Strategically plan, monitor and optimise team budget allocation, key performance indicators and manpower resources to exceed targets
Capability Development & Engagement
Lead capability building initiatives that enhance partner effectiveness and sustainability
Drive strategic ground engagement efforts that amplify programme reach and community ownership
[What we are looking for]
Background & Experience
• Minimum 6 years in public service with demonstrated progression and impact
• At least 2 years in leadership roles managing teams and complex cross-sector initiatives, preferably with Public Health, Business Administration, Social Work, Community Development, Engineering, or related field
• Qualifications in public policy, health promotion, community development, or organisational development if possessed
Proven track record in:
Strategic partnership development across community organisations and educational institutions
Cross-sector collaboration and matrix team leadership spanning diverse stakeholder groups
Large-scale project management and delivery across multiple environments
Strategy development and implementation in community and educational contexts
Stakeholder engagement at various levels across government, community, and educational sectors
Skills & Competencies
• Leadership capabilities including advanced negotiation, influencing, and conflict management expertise across diverse organisational cultures
• Project management skills with experience in ideas curation, execution, and management for youth audiences in both campus and community settings
• Strategic thinking abilities with strong analytical and objective assessment capabilities for complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for diverse community and institutional stakeholder groups
• Proficiency in data analysis, reporting, and evidence-based decision making across varied data sources
• Comprehensive understanding of Singapore's community landscape, youth development ecosystem, and tertiary education environment
Personal Qualities
• Leader passionate about transforming youth health outcomes through community-campus integration
• Strategic innovator with proven ability to navigate multi-sector organisational environments
• Results-driven professional with execution capabilities across diverse settings
• Collaborative relationship builder with strong emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
• Adaptable problem-solver comfortable with ambiguity and change across varied community and institutional contexts
Impact & Growth Opportunities
• Lead approach to integrated community-campus youth health promotion
• Shape policy through innovative cross-sector development, partnership and evidence generation
• Build extensive networks across government, education, community, and health sectors
• Drive measurable improvements in youth health behaviours across Singapore's community and educational landscape
Join us in creating lasting impact on Singapore's youth health landscape through innovative community-campus partnerships. Apply now to be part of this transformative leadership opportunity.