About the Job

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Deputy CEO) supports the CEO in the strategic leadership, operational management, and organisational development of the Singapore Cheshire Home (Home). The role oversees the delivery of high-quality nursing, rehabilitation, and psychosocial care services for the home residents, ensuring residents receive holistic, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life.

The Deputy CEO provides leadership across care operations, healthcare services, resident engagement, regulatory compliance, staff development, and stakeholder partnerships. The incumbent also acts on behalf of the CEO when required.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure full compliance to the Social Residential Homes Act (SRHA) and relevant regulatory requirements and standards.
2. To implement strategic objectives established by the Council of Governors (COG), such as the Training in Independent Living programme, and building a strong therapy team for rehab, etc.
3. To plan, direct, and manage the current and future activities of the Home within the policy guidelines directed by the COG.
4. To plan, initiate, and monitor programmes and services with the assistance of the various Heads of Departments, namely Nursing, Therapy and Social Work.
5. To be responsible for the effective performance and discharge of responsibilities of the corporate functions, such as Finance, HR, Facilities, Corporate Communications and Volunteer Management.
6. To be the liaison person between the Home and the ministries/agencies such as MSF, SGE, NCSS, etc., representing the Home at meetings and functions when required.
7. To provide leadership, supervision, and mentoring to department heads as required.
8. To champion staff learning, professional development, and capability enhancement, and be responsible for human capital management such as workforce planning, talent attraction and retention, staff engagement, and succession planning.
9. To manage the development and maintenance of effective channels of marketing and communication with all stakeholders and ensure effective internal communications.
10. To be responsible for the proper maintenance of the Home’s financial accounts and ensure that expenditure is within budget and manage the preparation of the annual budget for submission to the COG.
11. To oversee Finance in preparation of annual reports and ACRA submission.
12. To oversee Facilities team on maintenance of the Home’s buildings, ground, equipment and transport, including infrastructure and capability projects such as CCTV, cyclical maintenance works, and solar power system.
13. To attend Council meetings as required, supporting the CEO and COG.

Requirements

• Degree in Healthcare Management, Nursing, Allied Health, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Business Administration, Public Health, or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Leadership, or related fields will be an advantage.
• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant leadership experience in healthcare, disability services, community care, residential care, rehabilitation, or social services.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex care environments.
• Strong understanding of residential care operations, clinical governance, rehabilitation services, and regulatory requirements.