Job Description

What the role is:The CDA is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore\'s communicable diseases preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. As a Senior/Assistant Director of the Immunisation Policy and Strategy (IPS) Division, you will be contributing to the Division\'s objective of minimising morbidity and mortality of vaccine-preventable diseases of public health importance through shaping national immunisation policies and strategies. 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 be leading a team in the development of evidence-based immunisation recommendations and strategies, and keeping them up-to-date with latest scientific developments. You will drive the review of new and existing vaccines to formulate recommendations at both population and sub-population levels, for both endemic and outbreak diseases. This includes supporting relevant expert committees, keeping abreast of the latest research and regulatory developments relating to vaccines of interest, and updating existing immunisation strategies. In addition, you will also be driving the development of strategies for vaccine-related counter-measures as part of national preparedness and pandemic-related planning. As part of the cross-cutting nature of the work, you will have the opportunity to interact with MOH, healthcare and pharmaceutical industry stakeholders, in the development, design and implementation of these policies and strategies. Job responsibilities \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive the formulation of immunisation policies and strategies to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases \xe2\x80\xa2 Keeping the immunisation policies and strategies up-to-date \xe2\x80\xa2 Drive the development of strategies for vaccine-related counter measures as part of national preparedness and pandemic-related planningWhat we are looking for:

• Minimally Tertiary education in relevant discipline, preferably in medicine, public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or equivalent \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 5 years of working experience in public health and/or health policy. Prior experience in engaging industry players will be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Candidates with relevant clinical and vaccinology background are strongly preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong leadership, management and organisational abilities to lead a team, and engage a large variety of stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Forward-thinking, analytical mindset \xe2\x80\xa2 Good situational awareness regarding global developments in vaccinology, vaccination manufacturing and pandemic preparedness, with the ability to integrate these with research findings to shape policy \xe2\x80\xa2 Good understanding of local and international communicable disease control principles. 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