Job Description

What the role is:You will play an important role in evolving the MOH, Health Regulation Group (HRG)\'s anticipatory and participatory regulatory approach to ensure patient safety and welfare in Singapore\'s healthcare landscape. As part of the team under the Aged & Ancillary Service Regulations & Transformation Division (AART), you will develop and implement advisories, guidance, and other regulatory tools to enable health transformation, to achieve a more efficient and effective health regulatory regime. The AART Division upholds patient safety and drives regulatory transformation through (i) inspections, audits and complaints management of clinical laboratories, specialised services, nursing homes, centred-based care and home care services; (ii) engagement and management of new service providers within regulatory sandboxes to co-develop regulations; (iii) data analytics to inform our licensing and inspection policies; (iv) facilitating and managing transformation projects within HRG; and (v) working with the rest of HRG as well as internal and external stakeholders to review regulations and regulatory policy. We are looking for suitable candidates to support the following key functions in: a) Stakeholder Engagement and Communications; b) Regulatory Transformation; or c) Health Information Bill 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:Depending on the portfolio you are assigned, you will be involved in the following key work areas of work: \xe2\x80\xa2 Collaborate with relevant policy teams and government agencies to translate regulatory policies to effective implementation plans and manage the execution of these plans; \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop workflows, processes, and systems for implementation of new regulations; \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify and propose suitable solutions to better streamline regulatory activities to achieve greater efficiency, and to see through its implementation. Develop advisories, guidelines and implementation support plans to improve regulated entities\' compliance to regulatory requirements; \xe2\x80\xa2 Stakeholder engagement and communications; \xe2\x80\xa2 Support the implementation of the proposed Health Information Bill (HIB).What we are looking for:

• Tertiary education, preferably in healthcare related disciplines \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior working experience in healthcare setting is preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience in cybersecurity, health information sharing, National Electronic Health Record (NEHR), and/or incident management and response would be useful \xe2\x80\xa2 Stakeholder management in partnerships / account management would be useful \xe2\x80\xa2 Good analytical, written and communications skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Good people management, leadership and engagement skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work under pressure and minimal supervision. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work independently and in a Team \xe2\x80\xa2 Possess high standards of professionalism, personal discipline and integrity. \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to meet timelines and produce high quality work within the stipulated timelines \xe2\x80\xa2 Training will be provided to candidates who have a strong interest in the above job functions, but do not possess the relevant training and skills. Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies: \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. 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