Job Description

What the role is:
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) - HIV-Hepatitis-STI Analytics traineeship provides comprehensive exposure to public health surveillance and data analytics within Singapore's HIV, Hepatitis, and STI programmes. Trainees will engage in surveillance data management, epidemiological analysis, health informatics, and international reporting whilst developing technical competencies in database management, and data visualisation.
The programme develops analytical and professional skills through hands-on experience in national surveillance systems, policy development, and international reporting to WHO and UNAIDS. Trainees will build competencies in policy writing, stakeholder engagement, and ethical public health practice, preparing them for careers in epidemiology, health informatics, or public health policy whilst contributing to Singapore's infectious disease prevention.
What you will be working on:
Your responsibilities include the following:
Work with the analytics team on disease surveillance data to identify trends and patterns, and prepare clear reports and visualisations for various audiences, including local annual reports (such as the HIV report) and international submissions to organisations like UNAIDS
Assist public health officers in developing reports and publications by conducting data analysis, creating charts and summaries, and supporting the review and editing process
Support the improvement of HIV, hepatitis and STI monitoring systems by helping to analyse surveillance data and identifying data quality issues
Assist in the development and maintenance of data collection tools, surveys, and questionnaires for surveillance activities and programme evaluation
What we are looking for:
Job Requirements
Fresh graduate who has completed studies, preferably in public health, health information management or related fields
Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python) with experience in managing datasets and conducting quantitative analysis
Understanding of the public health landscape in Singapore, particularly regarding HIV, hepatitis and STIs, and the associated stigma and legal requirements
Strong written communication skills and ability to present information clearly, with willingness to develop report-writing capabilities
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
Key Competencies Required
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.
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.

Skills Required