Deputy Director, Medico-Legal Case Management

The Deputy Director is responsible for timely, effective and comprehensive resolution of medicolegal feedback cases within SGH, as well as provide medicolegal expertise to other functions/departments in the institution. He/she will also be responsible for strategizing and driving hospital-wide initiatives for medicolegal case management.

He/she will be responsible to ensure accurate and timely notification to insurers and be the liaison to the insurers to advocate for the adequate provisions for potential claims.

He/she will be accountable in managing and promoting relationships with key stakeholders within the institution and cluster, to plan, drive and foster a culture of collaboration and teamwork on medico-legal matters.

He/she will be accountable for the efficient and effective running of the Medicolegal Case Management Department.

Education, Training and Experience

• A clinical degree is preferred (e.g. doctor, nurse or allied health). Ideally paired with a postgraduate qualification in law and medical ethics
• 10 or more years of clinical administration / management experience in the healthcare inclusive of clinical quality, risk & incident management, and medico-legal domains
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong foundation in medico-legal and ethical standards and legal regulations