Job Description

What the role is:Communicable Disease Agency (CDA) is a new government agency, under the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore\'s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. It will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. The Head (Internal Audit) of CDA is responsible to build, shape and lead the newly formed Internal Audit function of CDA. You will establish and oversee the strategic direction and vision for Internal Audit, setting a foundation for its future success. Apart from providing an independent and objective assessment of CDA\'s internal control and governance, the role will entail business partnering, working closely with Senior / Line Management to build internal capabilities, influence attitudes to risks and controls as well as provide objective and professional audit advice and insights. 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. This position reports to the Chairperson, Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC), who oversees the functions of the internal audit department.What you will be working on:In this pioneering role, you will be instrumental in establishing and leading the Internal Audit Team, ensuring robust governance and compliance frameworks from ground up. You will lead to assist ARFC in effectively discharging its roles and responsibilities through: a) Providing strategic leadership, operating at a strategic level to lead CDA\'s Internal Audit function, and provide assurance to Senior Management and ARFC members. b) Developing in-depth understanding of CDA\'s emerging business needs and developing strategic audit approaches that align with these needs. c) Acting as strategic and value-adding partner with business owners, jointly identifying areas of concern and developing robust audit plans. d) Undertaking comprehensive review of the entire audit universe to create a thorough and systemic audit plan, that addresses the specific risks and requirements of CDA\'s business environment. e) Leading both planned and ad-hoc audits, or special investigation as directed by ARFC and Senior Management. f) Overseeing the performance of internal audit functions, including managing internal teams and/or outsourced audit service providers to deliver the audit plan and providing actionable recommendations to Management. g) Closely monitoring the resolution of audit issues by Management, keeping ARFC and other auditing bodies informed as necessary. h) Providing advisory services to Divisions on compliance and controls, ensuring best practices are followed. i) Serving as a value-adding liaison between Management, the Auditor-General\'s Office (AGO), and other auditing bodies, facilitating clear and effective communication. j) Leading and managing the secretariat function of ARFC and other Board Committees, as appropriate k) Establishing and overseeing a robust Whistleblowing Management channel, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and transparently. l) Driving the development and transformation of the Internal Audit team, enhancing its capabilities to meet stakeholders\' expectation and business requirements. Additionally, you will assist in supporting MOH Group Chief Internal Auditor (GCIA) in the Ministry\'s efforts to drive and facilitate Ministry - Family IA transformation changes and initiatives.What we are looking for:

• Minimum tertiary qualification from recognised discipline, in an Accounting, Finance or its equivalent background. \xe2\x80\xa2 Minimum 12 to 15 years of experience in public, non-profit or private sector, with at least 6 years supervisory experience in audit and/or risk management roles. \xe2\x80\xa2 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience working with Board members and Senior Management \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong sense of responsibility and initiative, with a positive working attitude \xe2\x80\xa2 Proactive team player with strong leadership and effective communication skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to multi-task, with good organising skills (thorough, meticulous, organised and resourceful) \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiar with IT audit and knowledge of data analytics tools will be an added advantage. 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