Jancirani Annamalai


Jancirani Annamalai


Deputy Director of Nursing (Interim), Institute of Mental Health; Singapore


Jancirani Annamalai have started her journey as an Enrolled Nurse in IMH since 2001. At present holding a position of Covering Deputy Director of Nursing at the Institute of Mental Health, Singapore.


Janci holds Master of Advanced Practice (Clinical Leadership) from Curtin University.


With over 22 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, Janci has led various initiatives, including suicide prevention and nursing clinical practice efforts.


At present, Janci is holding the role of Co-lead of Suicide Prevention Workgroup. She has collaborated on projects aimed at improving patient safety and quality care across psychiatric settings. She involved in the evaluation of anti-ligature products and fixtures in the refurbished wards.


Since the formation of Nursing Clinical Practice Council in 2017, she has actively reviewed nursing work instructions as well as developing and embarking on nursing clinical practice projects. At present she is holding the role of an advisor of the council