Asst Director, Audit & Governance Management

Job Description

The Assistant Director, Audit & Governance Management will provide leadership for the Hospital’s strategies and governance on non-clinical audits and data protection, ensuring strong compliance, effective risk management and robust governance practices across the organisation.

Job Summary

• Lead the Audit & Governance Management Department to drive compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate governance standards, organisational policies and data protection programmes.
• Oversee non-clinical audits and serve as the key liaison with Ministry of Health (MOH), auditors, regulators and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategies, policies, framework and initiatives to strengthen the data protection governance, address data breaches and prevention measures.  
• Liaise with MOH, NHG Group Data Protection Office and stakeholders on governance, compliance and data protection.
• Provide oversight and guidance on data breach management and regulatory reporting.
• Lead governance committees and drive effective decision-making and accountability.
• Prepare and present governance, compliance and risk reports to senior management.
• Promote governance awareness through stakeholder engagement, training and education.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Developing and building Team capabilities with attention to guiding and coaching staff in terms of performance and supporting their progression.
• Drive innovations and service development efforts, redesigning AGM operational workflows to meet department workplans, institutional targets and NHG priority areas.
• Manage resource, budget planning, contract management, and overseeing general administration.

The Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• At least 8–10 years of relevant experience in audit, governance, compliance, risk management or data protection, preferably in healthcare or the public sector.
• Proven leadership experience with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of audit, risk management, governance and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Good understanding of PDPA and healthcare data governance requirements.
• Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring and audit management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
• Highly organised, independent and meticulous.
• Relevant professional certifications will be an advantage.
• This is a 1-year contract position