Job Description

What the role is:You will be responsible in supporting the Ministry\'s mission to promote a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement through value-driven care to enhance health outcomes and patient experiences. 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 lead a team to review, formulate and implement strategies to - 1. Drive MOH\'s value-driven care programme for continuous improvement in patient outcomes and cost efficiency; 2. Promote cross-cluster/institutional collaborations or public-private partnerships in the creating value in healthcare; 3. Develop national best practice standards in the delivery of care; 4. Implementation of an appropriate Casemix classification and coding system as a source of data for policy development; and 5. Work with MOH divisions and external organisations to advance MOH\'s quality and patient safety agenda.What we are looking for:Work Experience, Competencies and Personal Traits An ideal candidate should possess the following: \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. Functional competencies require \xe2\x80\xa2 Systems thinking and analytical mindset - Ability to understand the bigger picture, current realities and interdependencies, develop a deeper appreciation of key issues, envision a better future state by formulating feasible, sound and timely decisions on a plan of action. \xe2\x80\xa2 Foundational knowledge on quality improvement concepts, approaches, methodologies and tools - Demonstrates an understanding in the use of key quality and safety improvement concepts (including value-driven care), approaches, and tools. \xe2\x80\xa2 Foundational knowledge on data-driven performance management, quality and safety - Demonstrates skills in collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative healthcare performance data related to quality and safety. This includes familiarity in literature review, basic statistical analysis, data visualisation tools and performance measurement. \xe2\x80\xa2 Leadership and stewardship - Ability to positively influence and inspire the team members, MOH peers and colleagues. Requirements \xe2\x80\xa2 Tertiary qualification. Healthcare-related, Data Science or Economics qualification would be an added advantage. \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 10 years of relevant working experience in the healthcare industry. \xe2\x80\xa2 Aptitude for in data collection and analytics. \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess good people and networking skills demonstrating strong key stakeholder management experience. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good project and time management skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Effective interpersonal skills. 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