The NNA operates under the direction of the National Nursing Education Committee (NNEC) which was convened by the Nursing Education Unit (NEU) within Chief Nursing Officer’s Office (CNOO) in 2019. The NNEC sets the strategic direction and guides the NNA’s work.
The NNEC comprises representatives from government bodies, Institutes of Higher Learning and key industry partners. Together, members contribute their knowledge and expertise to lead NNA to achieve its vision as the trusted pacesetter for continuing professional nursing education and development.
NNEC Members
(Term of appointment: 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2023)
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Name
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Designation
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Organization
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Ms Rahayu Mahzam (Advisor)
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Senior Parliamentary Secretary
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Ministry of Health
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Dr Benjamin Koh (Co-Chairperson)
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Deputy Secretary (Development)
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Ministry of Health
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Ms Paulin Koh (Co-Chairperson)
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Chief Nursing Officer
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Ministry of Health
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Members
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Mr Leong Wei Jian
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Director, Higher Education Group
SkillsFuture Division
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Ministry of Education
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Ms Loh Gek Khim
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Director, Industry Development Division 1
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SkillsFuture Singapore
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Ms Alison Sim
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Director of Nursing
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St. Andrew’s Community Hospital
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Ms Shirley Tay
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Director of Nursing
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Mount Alvernia Hospital
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Mr Yong Keng Kwang
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Group Chief Nurse
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National Healthcare Group
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Dr Catherine Koh
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Group Chief Nurse
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National University Health System
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Adj. A/Prof Tracy Carol Ayre
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Group Chief Nurse
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Singapore Health Services (SingHealth)
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Ms Bella Tan
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Programme Director (Nursing)
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Nanyang Polytechnic
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Assoc. Prof Elaine Siow
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Programme Director (Nursing)
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Singapore Institute of Technology
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| Prof Emily Ang |
Head (Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies) |
National University of Singapore |