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Defence Psychology & Allied Health

Paramedical

You are responsible for the procurement and logistics management of pharmaceuticals and medical/dental supplies as well as equipment components for all medical entities. On this, you evaluate tenders and quotations, make recommendations and manage medical supply contracts. You also provide advice on issues relating to pharmaceutical requirements and industry practices to the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical practitioners. Your challenge lies in having a good understanding of medical regulatory requirements and logistics operations at different medical entities.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Medical, Health or Life Sciences related fields, with at least 6 years’ relevant work experience. Work experience in procurement and pharmaceutical/medical related fields are advantageous. You must be proactive, resourceful and be able to work well independently and in teams. Possession of good interpersonal and communication skills is essential.

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You oversee the daily operations of the medical centre, including the management of manpower, logistics and clinical training for medical staff. Your challenge lies in having an astute understanding of the standard operating procedures and processes in the medical centre, so as to be able to lead and provide administrative and clinical guidance to the staff.

You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably with work experience in administration, nursing, health science or a related field. Possession of good communication and time management skills is essential. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

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You are responsible to minimise injury risk and enhance soldier performance. On this, you provide sport/exercise science and exercise physiology consultancy within the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). You develop and monitor fitness (e.g. pre-habilitation or conditioning) training programmes, and human performance projects in the various fields to minimise acute and overuse injury risks which result in stronger, healthier soldiers. Your challenges lie in being able to differentiate and identify the best practices and training programmes that will be relevant for strengthening our soldiers. You will need to be able to develop effective training programmes to reduce the risk of heat injury, and cater to the unique requirement of every soldier in order to prepare him to accomplish his mission.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Applied Science with emphasis in Exercise and Wellness and Sports Science specialisation and a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency, e.g. NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. You must have at least 3 years' relevant work-experience in a related field. Past experience in strength and conditioning programming for public or athletic populations will be advantageous. You must possess good understanding and knowledge of research design and methodology, biostatistics and bioethical issues. You must be committed to your won ongoing learning and possess analytical abilities. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate capacity to operate as both a leader and a team player. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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You assist in the identification of operational gaps and opportunities in musculoskeletal health for inclusion in the Medical Research Workplan, conduct musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials, and support the analysis of musculoskeletal health data while implementing approved interventions to the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) units. Your challenges lie in having a strong command of research methodology and tools for data collection and analysis, as well as the ability to design and conduct research projects and trials. In addition, a thorough understanding of the epidemiology and prevalence of musculoskeletal-related issues in the Navy is essential.

You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in Applied Science with an emphasis in Exercise and Sports Science, with 3 to 5 years' relevant working experience. Possession of strong research, statistical, interpersonal and communication skills is essential.

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You provide dedicated support to units and Training Institutes (TI) for early upstream rehabilitation efforts. This includes providing on-site physiotherapy care, implementing rehabilitation and management of musculoskeletal-injured personnel within units and training institutes so as to allow him/her to return back to training whenever possible. Your challenge lies in coordination of clinics and rehabilitation sessions across different units, as well as being able to handle concurrent tasking of R&D, Training and On-site Servicemen Care.

You must have a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and full registration as stipulated by Singapore Allied Health Professional Council, Ministry of Health. You must possess a valid practicing certificate for physiotherapy and have at least 2-3 years’ of working experience in physiotherapy out-patient musculoskeletal (MSK) clinics, sports or similar setting is preferred. Application with prior internship attachment to SAF Physiotherapy Centres may apply. Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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You design, plan, and execute musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials as the subject matter expert for sports science and exercise physiology-related matters in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN). You also analyse the derived data to generate RSN-specific recommendations and interventions, and represent Navy Medical Service (NMS) in collaborations with RSN/SAF stakeholders and external counterparts to exchange expertise and resources, as well as to learn and adopt new developments in musculoskeletal health. In addition, you also make sense of trends and data, design and conduct targeted research projects and operationalisation trials, and critically analysing research results to formulate contextualised policy recommendations and interventions for the RSN. Your challenges lie in engaging extensively with other units to gather insights and observations from the ground, thereby enabling improved and more precise sense-making, and tailoring interventions to mitigate sources of injuries and hazards.

You must have tertiary qualification, preferably in Sports Science, with at least 6 years' of relevant working experience. Having a PhD in Sports Science and prior supervisory experience is advantageous. Possession of strong research, statistical, interpersonal and communication skills is essential.

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You are responsible for managing the exercise science team and to provide strategic vision and guidance for Performance Scientist(s) to optimise soldier performance and readiness in the Army. You also oversee the translation of sports science knowledge into practical applications for training, aligning with the organisation’s goals. Your challenge lies in being able to have deep understanding of sports science to effectively develop policies and training programs, enabling the Army to conduct effective training and prevent injuries. You must also manage the complexities of working with multiple organisations and stakeholders, balancing diverse demands to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

You should possess a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, Kinesiology or a related field. Post-graduate specialisation and a current relevant professional certification credentialed by an independent accreditation agency, e.g. Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) is preferred. Strong proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and data visualization tool is required. You must have at least 5 years' work-experience in a related field or experience in developing and delivering training program in military or high-performance setting. Having experience working in a multidisciplinary team and teaching experiences is advantageous. Possession of foresight, strategic thinking capabilities, good organisational awareness, strong leadership, and managerial skills is essential. You must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate capacity to operate as both a leader and a team player.

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You oversee the daily operations of the medical centre, including the management of manpower, logistics and clinical training for medical staff. Your challenge lies in having an astute understanding of the standard operating procedures and workflow of the medical centre, so as to effectively lead and provide administrative and clinical guidance to the staff.

You must have a tertiary qualification, preferably in an administrative, nursing health science or related discipline, with at least 1 year's work experience in the healthcare sector. Possession of strong leadership skills is essential.

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