Job Description

What the role is:
To support the implementation of ICON's programme to control HAI/AMR rates, prevent outbreaks, and prepare for pandemics through collaboration and evidence-based practices. This role is critical for reducing infections, saving lives, and improving patient care across the healthcare sector. If not done well, it could lead to increased infections, deaths, and financial burden on the healthcare system.
You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
What you will be working on
1. National Infection Prevention and Control (NIPC) Committee Secretariat

• Support the NIPC Secretariat to achieve shared objectives and coordinate and facilitate all NIPC committee and IPC lead meetings, ensuring thorough preparation, effective execution, comprehensive documentation, and follow-up.

2. IPC Guidelines and Standards Development

• Support the implementation of the National IPC Plan to reduce HAIs and execute secretariat functions for the National IPC Guideline Development Groups and the National IPC Standards Development Groups, convened by the NIPC Committee.

3. Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with the healthcare epidemiology (HCE), NICHE@NCID, and Analytics, Reports, and Methods (ARM) units to manage outbreaks, reduce HAIs and AMR.

4. Strengthen Community IPC Programmes and Collaboration by working with NICHE@NCID

• Assist in the development and implementation of the NICHE@NCID programme for community outreach, conducting needs assessments, identifying target audiences, and developing programme materials.

What we are looking for

• Minimally tertiary qualifications from recognised discipline, preferably in nursing, medical, pharmacy and other healthcare fields

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IPC, project management, stakeholder engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting documents and reports will be considered a significant advantage for this role.

• Sharp thinker: Analyses problems, makes sound decisions under pressure.

• Communicator: Connects with diverse stakeholders, delivers complex information clearly.

• Self-starter: Takes initiative, owns projects, works independently.

• Adaptable: Responds effectively to changing priorities and threats.

• Lifelong learner: Committed to continuous professional development.

• Professional: Demonstrates integrity, manages stress well, data driven.

Key Competencies Require

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.

• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.

• Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.

• Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About Communicable Diseases Agency:
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore's global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.