The terms and conditions of service for the above appointments are highlighted in brief below and are subject to rules and regulations governing the various schemes, and to changes as may be determined by the University from time to time.
Staff of the University are generally appointed to the permanent establishment of the University subject to a three-month probation.
The University adopts a flexible wage system. Staff are paid salaries based on the salary scale of the posts to which they have been appointed, plus a Non-Pensionable Variable Payment (NPVP).
In addition, the following may be payable under the flexible wage system:
a. 13th month Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA) payable in December of each year;
b. Annual Variable Component (AVC) payable at mid-year and/or year-end.
The payment of the NPVP, NPAA and AVC is not a contractual commitment. The University reserves the right to vary or withdraw them at anytime without prior notice.
- Central Provident Fund (CPF)
Staff who are Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are required to contribute to their Central Provident Fund (CPF) in accordance with the CPF Act.
Vacation leave eligibility will be granted as follows:
Divisional Status |
Less than 10 years service |
10 years service and above |
Divisions I & II |
18 days per calendar year |
21 days per calendar year |
Divisions III & IV |
14 days per calendar year |
18 days per calendar year |
- Medical and Dental Benefits
Medical benefits under the University's Medisave-cum-Subsidised Outpatient (MSO) Scheme are provided. Under the Scheme, the University contributes 1% of the staff member's gross monthly salary to his medisave account (subject to a limit of S$70 per month) in lieu of hospitalisation benefits. For outpatient treatments, the maximum subsidy given by the University for each staff is $350 per year.
With regard to dental benefits, staff may claim expenses at 50% of the cost per consultation up to a limit of $70 per year.
SOME OTHER FRINGE BENEFITS
The University has a Child Care Centre which is conveniently located within the Yunnan Garden Campus. It is set up specially to cater to the needs of staff. Staff members may apply for the enrolment of their children who are between the ages of 3 and 6 years old in the Centre, at the prevailing enrolment fees.
- Sports & Recreation Centre
The University has also a Sports & Recreation Centre with a wide range of sports facilities including an Olympic size swimming pool. Staff are eligible to make use of the sports facilities by paying a nominal fee.
WORKING HOURS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND NON-ACADEMIC STAFF
The University adopts the 5-Day work week for its administrative and non-academic staff except for those who are required to perform shift work. Their working hours are as follows:
Mondays to Thursdays |
: 8.30 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. |
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(with a 45 mins’ lunch break from 1.00 p.m. to 1.45 p.m.) |
Fridays |
: 8.30 a.m. to 5.15 p.m. |
TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENT
A large number of non-teaching staff in the University commute to and from work by private chartered buses by paying a monthly fee. These buses travel to most parts of island along designated routes with designated pick-up points.
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