Job Description

What the role is:

Formulation of regulatory policies for licensable healthcare services and conduct of inspections and audits under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA). You will also 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 review and formulate regulatory policies for licensable healthcare services to safeguard patient safety, welfare and public interest. You will work closely with multiple stakeholders in the drafting of service regulations, licence conditions, guidelines, etc., to be introduced across the different healthcare sectors and phases of implementation of the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA). You will also coordinate and carry out licensing inspections and audits of licensable healthcare services to ensure compliance with prevailing regulatory requirements. You will also be involved in the planning and development of new licensing inspection and audit frameworks and processes which are to be operationalised under the new HCSA, and assist in the establishment, administration and enforcement of these new requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Education in healthcare-related disciplines (e.g., Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing) or Law preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Previous working experience in roles involving policy formulation, implementation, regulation/governance, strategic planning, healthcare operations and/or inspections/audits preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Previous working experience in a healthcare institution is an advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Possesses integrity and honesty to uphold rules and regulations impartially, to safeguard patient safety and welfare \xe2\x80\xa2 Possesses good leadership and managerial skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Possesses good policy and report writing skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Possesses good planning and analytical skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to work independently and as a team \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to think on your feet and work under pressure with minimal supervision \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to front licensing inspections and audits with hospital and clinic licensees independently \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to listen and communicate effectively with our stakeholders 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