Job Description

What the role is:

Your role is to ensure that the central means-test service (consisting of an IT system as well as manual processing operations) follows sound data governance principles, practices and system implementations, so that citizens\' data can be used and shared respectfully and lawfully to meet means-testing and related purposes by government agencies. You will contribute towards the strengthening of Singapore\'s safety nets and a more caring and inclusive society. You do so by ensuring the operations of our central means-test service is efficient and citizen-centric, and by offering creative and sound solutions to partner agencies in their means-testing needs. 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:

You will provide operational oversight on the data governance framework, practices and implementations for the central means-test system, so that citizens\' data can be processed by HOMES, HOMES Ops and Schemes in an efficient, accurate, respectful and lawful manner. The areas of work include citizen consent, data sharing between source agencies and schemes, user account management, audits of data governance, processing of status data and data requests from other agencies.

What we are looking for:

• At least 2 - 3 years of relevant working experience in the Public Service (Preferred) \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess prior experience handling data governance and data sharing issues / IM8 to support administration of government schemes. (Preferred) \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess good analytical and solutioning skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficiency with Excel. \xe2\x80\xa2 Attention to details. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to plan and prioritise tasks. \xe2\x80\xa2 A team player who demonstrates good interpersonal skills and initiative. \xe2\x80\xa2 Motivated and persevering, resourceful and able to work independently and see through projects to completion. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to multi-task, handle stress and handle a fast work pace. 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