Temporary Senior Executive, LEARN [LKCMedicine]

LKCMedicine EArly Researcher Network (LEARN) will be hosting a 3-day international conference in December 2024 organized by PhD and postdoctoral students, who are part of the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) & Local Organizing Committee (LOC). The Senior Executive is responsible for providing secretariat support to the Conference committee who are tasked with organizing the international conference. He/She will provide support to the committee, organize meetings with stakeholders of the conference.

Responsibilities:

• Work with external vendors (i.e Professional Conference Organizer) to ensure that items are prepared accordingly

• Work with internal stakeholders for in-house equipment/logistics

• Update the SOC and LOC and attend the meetings to take note of the actionable items to be incorporated in the programme

• Conference Secretariat - Schedule and organize regular meetings of the Steering Committee to discuss high-level event decisions and strategies

Logistics Support 

• Source for an appealing event backdrop and stage setup to enhance the visual impact of the conference

• Arrange for AV equipment, including projectors, microphones, and screens

• Plan catering services for meals, snacks, and beverages

• Provide support and guidance to attendees, especially overseas participants, in obtaining visas if needed

• Hire professional event photographer and videographer to capture key moments and sessions of the conference

• Provide support and guidance to attendees, especially overseas participants, in obtaining visas if needed

• Establish an invite list with inputs from the scientific committee, steering committee, communications team, and senior management

• Abstract/Registration/Honararium management

• Post event archiving and documentation

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in a relevant field

• At least 2 years’ experience in running or managing large scale events

• Knowledge in event management, data-entry, working with external vendors

This is a 1 year temporary appointment.

Hiring Institution: LKC