Senior Executive/Assistant Manager (Patient Operations - Bed Management Unit), EGH Planning Office

The upcoming Eastern General Hospital (EGH) aims to provide excellent healthcare and promote healing centred around each person. When operational, EGH will provide a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical specialties and healthcare services, covering emergency, acute and secondary care. EGH's vision is to be a hospital for the community and a great workplace for staff. It seeks to do so by harnessing innovative technologies in patient care, journeying closely with patients and the community to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives, and being an employer of choice that empowers staff in their careers.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in the Bed Management Unit (BMU). In this role, you will support the planning and development of bed management systems and processes to ensure efficient and appropriate bed allocation for patients. Key responsibilities include assisting in the development of workflows and processes for BMU, as well as helping to establish algorithms for bed assignment based on clinical protocols and patients' requirements to create comprehensive guidelines. You will also contribute towards building frameworks for managing bed tight situations and help establish transfer protocols with other hospitals and long-term care operators for admission arrangements.

Additional responsibilities include involvement in training of future staff and designing an efficient rostering framework. You will also support the hospital's Operational Readiness, Activation and Transition (ORAT) efforts and collaborate across departments to build a seamless healthcare delivery system from the ground up.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (preferably in healthcare, business or operations management) with at least 2 years of relevant working experience
• Experience in healthcare operations will be an advantage
• Knowledge and skill in design thinking, change management, project management, technology adoption and process methodologies
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage various stakeholders in a fluid environment and a growing organisation with multi-generational staff
• Team player, highly motivated and action-oriented with excellent planning, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, adapt to change and manage challenges in a fast-paced healthcare environment