Job Description

What the role is:The CDA is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore\'s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. The One Health Office\'s role is to drive and improve One Health coordination and collaboration at the national level with key stakeholders. As Deputy Director/One Health Office of the interim Communicable Diseases Agency (iCDA) under the Ministry of Health (MOH), you will support Head/ One Health Office and have the opportunity to lead the establishment and building of Singapore\'s One Health capabilities by driving and implementing the initial strategic workplans, building and maintaining partnerships with One Health local and overseas agencies and partners, and setting processes to incorporate One Health principles across whole-of-government. You will be working in a dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.What you will be working on:- Lead activities to develop, implement, and review the overall framework for One Health plans of actions for communicable diseases to safeguard public health and reduce incidence and impact of endemic and emerging diseases in Singapore. - Lead the development of national One Health research and surveillance programmes of endemic and emerging communicable diseases of One Health priority, which will inform prevention and control policies and strategies. - Implement capability development efforts in One Health workforce core competencies. - Establish technical advice and consultation workflows on One Health related issues and matters, and represent Singapore on One Health issues. - Collaborate with One Health partners to define strategic priorities and initiatives, and spearhead the implementation and monitoring of progress. - Stay abreast of trends, best practices, and directions relating to One HealthWhat we are looking for:- Relevant postgraduate qualifications (MSc, PhD) or certifications in public health or One Health related disciplines with a degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, environmental health, public health, epidemiology preferred. - At least 8 years of relevant experience in managing public health or One Health related programmes and initiatives. - Preferably minimum 3 years leadership experience e.g., at managerial or supervisory positions in a public health, One Health, or related fields and in a similar role in the public sector. - Possess leadership, managerial and organizational skills to lead and manage collaborative activities with a team of public health and One Health professionals effectively. - Possess sufficient public or One Health expertise and knowledge to interact effectively with local and international experts and assess scientific evidence. - Possess strong analytical capabilities and capacity to think about issues comprehensively and systematically, to identify opportunities and risk implications and translate them into One Health actionable strategies. - Possess strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive effective collaborations with stakeholders within and outside of the agency. 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 - Multidisciplinary multi-sectoral application of existing and new technologies. Experience and qualification in systems and operational execution is desirable. Public health or systems engineering expertise are advantageous, with the ability to pick up on areas outside own\'s specialty - 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. Critical to relate to stakeholders, negotiate and understand ground realities. Able to communicate to administrative heads. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.About Ministry of Health:The Ministry of Health\'s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people - to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH\'s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore\'s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.

Ministry of Health