Job Description

What the role is:The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic candidate to advance real world measurement and evaluation of national-scale programmes. The job holder will play an important role in charting a future with effective and data-driven health promotion strategies and programmes, integrating research, policy and practice through the following responsibilities:Job ResponsibilitiesCo-develop and implement measurement and evaluation framework for national-scale programmes and initiatives using innovative approaches such as natural experimental approachSet up and manage evaluation studies spanning across study design, fieldwork implementation and data analysisDevelop compelling data-driven narratives for impactful storytelling to both internal and external stakeholders as part of strategy review and evaluationManage collaborations and consultancy projects with academic/ industry partners to deliver strategic outcomes and facilitate capacity building and collaborative learningRequired Qualifications, Skills and CompetenciesRelevant qualifications or experience in Public Health, Health Economics, Health Sciences, Social Sciences or any related quantitative disciplineAt least 3 years of practical experience overseeing and/or managing quantitative public health- or social-related applied research/evaluation projectsTechnical knowledge and skills in quasi-experimental research methodology and design, including familiarity in statistical methods and modelling software (e.g. R, STATA, SPSS)Strong sense of intellectual curiosity with openness to learning new domain areasStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong project management skillsAdaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritise among competing demandsAbout Health Promotion Board:Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board\'s (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people. We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death. To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.

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