Job Description

What the role is:Our healthcare workforce comprises a sizeable majority of Singaporeans, complemented by foreign manpower who are an integral part of our healthcare team to meet Singapore\'s growing healthcare needs. As a Senior / Health Policy Analyst of Foreign Workforce Policy in the Manpower Planning & Strategy Division, you will review and develop foreign manpower policies primarily for the acute hospitals and community care sector. You will also see through the successful implementation of these policies and collaborate with diverse stakeholders, to ensure sustainable access to and optimal distribution of foreign manpower across the healthcare sector to deliver essential care services. 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:Your key responsibilities will include the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Policy Development: Analyse healthcare manpower challenges and trade-offs to develop policy recommendations related to attracting, retaining, and sustaining a complementary foreign healthcare workforce. \xe2\x80\xa2 Policy Implementation: Translate policies into actionable steps, and work with relevant stakeholders to co-ordinate the smooth implementation of policies and secure buy-in. \xe2\x80\xa2 Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Work closely with a range of stakeholders (e.g. ministries, agencies, healthcare providers) to consolidate perspectives on foreign healthcare manpower issues, as well as co-create solutions.What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data, and develop evidence-based recommendations. \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to policymakers and the public. \xe2\x80\xa2 Team player who appreciates different perspectives. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to manage and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to achieve collective objectives. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to changing circumstances. \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience in policy development/implementation and project management will be an advantage. \xe2\x80\xa2 As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. Key Competencies Require \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.

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