Job Description

What the role is:We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to work in the National Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology (NICHE) Division. This role involves working with healthcare surveillance datasets, summarising the data to effectively communicate with stakeholders, writing scientific manuscripts and reports, conducting literature reviews, providing necessary support for outbreak and epidemiological investigations, as well as performing administration tasks to support the Division. 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 be responsible for coordinating the data collection for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial utilization surveillance projects. Your duties will include quality-checking the exported datasets (e.g., to identify missing data, outliers), and enhancing the data collection forms to improve user experience and efficiency. You will write reports on infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial utilization surveillance, ensuring timely submission. You will conduct various literature reviews (e.g., systematic reviews, scoping reviews, traditional reviews) to answer research questions related to infection control and antimicrobial utilization. You will support outbreak and epidemiological investigations of the Division in various capacities such as fieldwork, and data analysis, working closely with the Healthcare Epidemiology (HCE) Unit of the Division. Additionally, you will be expected to perform general administrative tasks to support the Division, working closely with other Units of the Division.What we are looking for:

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, or a closely related field Capability to write scientific manuscripts and reports effectively Capability to conduct various literature reviews, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Ability to perform statistical analyses using R or STATA is desirable but not required Previous work experience and research publications are added advantages for this position 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. 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