Job Description

What the role is:We would like to invite interested applicants to apply for this position in the Chief Health Economist Office at the Ministry of Health. You will be part of a team of economists that delivers timely and in-depth analysis of the immediate and longer-term impact of our healthcare policies on healthcare utilisation, expenditure, and outcomes. The goal is to provide evidence-based recommendations to assist in the allocation of healthcare resources so as to maximise economic efficiency, health outcomes, and to achieve the Ministry's objectives. 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:Using economic theory and statistical techniques, you will undertake research and analysis on issues relevant to the Ministry to enable evidence-based policy formulation. These issues include: Establishing and maintaining a framework for the use of health-economics and cost-effectiveness analysis to prioritise and allocate resources within the Ministry. Developing quantitative models to estimate the marginal value of healthcare resources to guide resource prioritisation. Using econometric and machine learning methods to evaluate the impact of past and existing healthcare finance and manpower policies on healthcare utilisation, expenditure, and health outcomes. Communicating research findings to policymakers and using them to drive policy changes and decision making. You will work in a team of economists, as well as collaborate with policymakers, other government agencies and academics, to develop and conduct these quantitative analyses to address and pre-empt policy needs.What we are looking for:Key Competencies Require 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. Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. Qualifications and/or relevant experience in Economics, other Social Sciences, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science or related disciplines with substantial quantitative or computational content. Experience and ability to utilise data analytics tools to manipulate, cleanse and analyse data (e.g., R, Python, STATA). Excellent communication skills to explain research findings simply and logically to a non-technical audience. Ability to apply research findings to drive policy change. Strong background in Health Economics, Econometrics, Economic evaluation and statistical modelling techniques is an advantage. 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