Job Description

What the role is:You will develop and oversee the implementation and monitoring of Singapore\'s strategies for the surveillance, prevention, and control of specific non-communicable diseases (NCD) and their modifiable risk factors order to promote good health and reduce illness among Singaporeans. 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:Developing Preventive Health Policies \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and oversee national health policies related to prevention of major NCD by tackling modifiable risk factors specific to the portfolio (obesity, physical inactivity, encouraging early detection of NCDs through appropriate health screening) \xe2\x80\xa2 Recommend and develop new data-driven, evidence-based preventive strategies and formulate enabling national policies or legislation/regulations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Direct the monitoring of implementation progress and effectiveness reviews of national preventive strategies for major NCDs in line with Healthier SG goals and MOH\'s strategic direction and priorities. \xe2\x80\xa2 Review and provide inputs on effective delivery of NCD preventive health services in Singapore specific to the portfolio. \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide oversight to HPB on policy or programme matters specific to the portfolio. Surveillance of major NCDs \xe2\x80\xa2 Oversee the conduct of effective surveillance of major NCDs and their risk factors in Singapore particularly those specific to this portfolio. \xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborate actively with other DPSD branches, MOH divisions and external agencies to improve NCD surveillance. Provide technical assistance in public health matters related to NCDs. \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide public health expertise and/or consultancy service on NCDs and disease epidemiology matters specific to the portfolio. \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and establish technical capability in the environmental health domain in relation to NCDs* \xe2\x80\xa2 Providing medical professional advice and consultation on matters related to public health and epidemiology* \xe2\x80\xa2 Provide supervision and guidance for public health trainees posted to the division* *If the holder is a medical professional Forge relationships with national, regional, and international organisations \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitate relationship building with local and international counterparts for mutual sharing of information, capabilities, or expertise specific to the portfolio. \xe2\x80\xa2 Manage MOH involvement in relevant international committees and meetings to fulfil MOH\'s international commitments specific to the portfolio. Undertake administrative roles \xe2\x80\xa2 Serve as the divisional point of contact and coordinator for (a) HPB as Deskhead and (b) Healthier SG matters. \xe2\x80\xa2 Project and review funding requirements and proposals, and monitoring of funding deliverables relevant to the portfolio and as HPB deskhead \xe2\x80\xa2 Assist in resolution of finance policy issues.What we are looking for:

• Preferably with 7-8 years\' relevant experience working in the public health sector (government, for-profit, or not-for-profit institutions) with 3 years\' experience in the specific area of surveillance, prevention, and control of non-communicable diseases at population level, preferably with experience working at the national level. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess managerial and organisational skills, and able to lead a team of public health and medical professionals effectively. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess sufficient medical and public health expertise to interact effectively with local and international experts and to assess scientific evidence in the public health field. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong analytic capabilities, and the capability to think about issues comprehensively and systematically. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess strong interpersonal skills to permit effective collaboration with relevant stakeholders both within and outside the health sector. \xe2\x80\xa2 Responsive and adaptive to a dynamic working environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Prepared to work during after office hours (inclusive of weekends and public holidays) as and when there is a demand. 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.

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