Ivy Ng

Dr. Ivy Ng is an Adjunct Professor at multiple institutions, including the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Duke-NUS Medical School, all under the National University of Singapore. Her primary affiliation is Singapore Health Services Pte Ltd. She holds extensive administrative leadership experience, including serving as Group Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Health Services (2012–2024) and CEO of KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital (2004–2012).

Education: MBBS (National University of Singapore, 1982), Master of Medicine in Paediatrics (NUS, 1987), and numerous fellowships including FRCPCH London (2003). She is a Senior Consultant in Genetics at KK Women’s & Children’s Hospital and maintains active clinical and academic roles.

Research focuses on Genomic Medicine and Healthcare Leadership & Management. Her work bridges clinical practice, public health policy, and organizational governance. Recent publications address political consumerism in digital contexts, food safety risk assessment, and vaccine communication strategies.

Awardees include the President’s Science and Technology Medal (2021) and National Day Awards (2011, 2013). She leads multiple national committees, including the MOH Compensation Implementation Committee and WHO Pandemic Readiness Commission.

Administrative roles span hospital leadership, governance boards, and national health policy initiatives. She chairs or directs 10+ hospitals and institutions, demonstrating deep engagement in healthcare systems and leadership development.