Job Description

The Office of Faculty Affairs at Duke-NUS Medical School provides comprehensive support to faculty and is central to the Faculty Appointments, Promotion and Tenure (APT) function. This role encompasses a diverse and dynamic portfolio of responsibilities — from administering faculty APT processes and nurturing faculty development and mentoring, to providing secretariat support to key School-level academic committees.

The successful candidate will work in a collaborative, fast-paced academic environment, interfacing with senior faculty, University committees, and external stakeholders. Candidates with exceptional qualifications or experience may be considered for the more senior appointment.

Job Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Life Sciences, Health Science, or Social Sciences or related disciplines. Candidates with degrees in other fields and who have relevant experience will also be considered.

Experience

• For Executive / Senior Executive: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in biomedical research or healthcare setting.
• For Assistant Manager: Minimum 4 to 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in a research or academic environment is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear, professional documents for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Mature, independent, and detail-oriented, with strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat, virtual meeting platforms including Zoom and Teams, and leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance work processes will be advantageous.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.