Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of a team to strategise, plan and execute MOH\'s engagement and partnership efforts. This will include (i) planning and developing stakeholder engagement strategies, (ii) organising effective public consultations and engagements and (iii) partnering stakeholders to strengthen communications on key healthcare policies and initiatives. 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:Reporting directly to the Deputy Director (Strategic Engagement and Partnership), you will drive the following workstreams: - Formulate and develop citizen and stakeholder engagement strategies to promote balanced understanding of MOH\'s narratives and policies, obtain input/ sensing to inform policy areas and cultivate third-party advocates to show support for MOH\'s programmes and initiatives - Map stakeholders around relevant healthcare issues and intended policy outcomes, and design key messaging for the various target audiences - Review and propose the relevance of engagement findings to strengthen policy outcomes and ministry objectives - Design novel engagement approaches for different stakeholder groups to drive more effective outcomes - Plan and execute mass and targeted engagement forums and events. This includes offline engagement in small or large groups, online platforms for wider public engagement, publications, etc. - Support capability development in the area of partnerships and engagement, e.g. create tool-kits including facilitation guides based on stakeholder profiles and needs, facilitation skills etc.What we are looking for:Key Competencies Require \xe2\x80\xa2 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. \xe2\x80\xa2 Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. \xe2\x80\xa2 Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. \xe2\x80\xa2 Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. Relevant experience, preferably 8 to 10 years in: 1. Stakeholder engagement and strategy - developed stakeholder engagement plans and managed external partners and stakeholders effectively 2. Public engagement - organised public and stakeholder focus groups, preferably with skillsets in moderating, facilitation and hosting/ emceeing. 3. Events planning and operations - organised and executed public events of various scales 4. Communications - Leverage outreach and engagement as platforms for an overarching communications and engagement strategy and plan Additional Skillsets: \xe2\x80\xa2 Understanding of marcom and engagement principles and techniques \xe2\x80\xa2 Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and interact at different levels \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player with ability to work independently. 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