Job Description

What the role is:The Analyst will be responsible for conducting in-depth research and analysis on various aspects of health systems, with the aim of improving healthcare delivery, policymaking, population health initiatives, overall health outcomes of communities and transforming the way that care is delivered. The role involves analysing healthcare data, identifying social determinants of health, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based strategies for addressing population health challenges. 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:1. Provide insights and recommendations to inform strategic planning, policy development, and community engagement efforts focused on improving population health outcomes. 2. Design and execute research studies to assess the performance, effectiveness, and efficiency of health systems at local, regional, and national levels. 3. Analyse population health data to identify disparities, trends, and opportunities for improving the health and well-being of communities served by the healthcare organization. 4. Develop and maintain population health performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to monitor key indicators related to chronic disease management, preventive care, and health equity. 5. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including public health professionals, community organizations, and healthcare providers to transform the way that care is delivered by assessing and optimizing care pathways, interventions, and programs aimed at addressing population health needs in the context of public health and healthcare policy. 6. Utilize predictive modelling and data visualization techniques to forecast population health trends, assess risk factors, and inform targeted interventions for at-risk populations.What we are looking for:Qualifications and Skills: 1. Good tertiary education in public health, health policy, health economics, epidemiology, or a related field with a focus on population health. 2. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Spark, R) for analysing and visualizing population health data sets. 3. Able to synthesise data points and possess good sense of realities on the ground for social determinants of health, health policy, healthcare delivery systems, global health issues, and population health management strategies. 4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to consider short- and long-term implications when translating population health data into actionable insights and interventions. 5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to proactively identify opportunities for collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including public health professionals, community leaders, and healthcare providers. 6. Relevant experience in the healthcare sector is advantageous. Key Competencies Require xe2x80xa2 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. xe2x80xa2 Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. xe2x80xa2 Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. xe2x80xa2 Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. 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