Manager/Asst Manager (Institutional Administration Section) – Contract
About this role
[What the role is]
The Environmental Health Institute (EHI), a research arm of the National Environment Agency (NEA), conducts multi-disciplinary scientific research that translates into evidence-based public health programmes and policies. We are seeking a professional to drive strategic procurement, asset management, and capital expenditure (CAPEX) project delivery in support of EHI’s scientific research and laboratory operations.[What you will be working on]
- Collaborate with EHI’s scientific Divisions and NEA corporate services to plan, prioritise, and implement strategic procurement approaches that support research, laboratory, and facility operations
- Prepare procurement contracts for laboratory facilities works (fit‑out, addition & alteration), facilities management, laboratory equipment, consumables, and outsourced services, in compliance with government procurement requirements
- Support end‑users on government procurement policies, procedures, and governance, including appropriate contracting strategies
- Support asset management planning and governance, including asset lifecycle planning, utilisation, replacement strategies, and maintenance of accurate asset records
- Coordinate with stakeholders to manage project approvals, costs, variations, and milestones.
- Drive digital and data‑driven solutions to improve contract management, asset tracking, payment workflows, and strategic procurement insights
[What we are looking for]
- At least 1–2 years of relevant experience in procurement, asset management, or project management within scientific, research, or laboratory‑based facilities
- Familiar with government procurement policies and procedures
- Able to prepare and manage tracking lists for effective follow‑up and reporting
- Strong organisational, analytical, and project management capabilities
- Effective stakeholder management and communication skills
Company at a glance
The Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech) is the lead agency driving Singapore's Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation. We harness the power of technology to make lives better for citizens, businesses, international audiences and the public service sector.
Our mission: Engineering Digital Government, Making Lives Better.
Our goal is to create a government that is "Digital to the Core, and Serves with Heart". We achieve this by using technology to create services that are easy, seamless and secure for people to use, and placing the needs of citizens and businesses at the centre of everything we do.
As a digital government, our public officers are also able to continually upskill, adapt to new challenges and work more effectively across agencies as well as with citizens and businesses in Singapore.
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