Job Description

What the role is:In this role, 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. You will work within a team to develop preventive health policies to reduce burden of chronic disease in the population.What you will be working on:

• Formulate and implement feasible, innovative, evidence-based, and sustainable preventive health policies that is aligned with MOH healthcare principles and priorities: o Work collaboratively with Health Promotion Board and/or Health Sciences Authority and other relevant agencies. o Where relevant, work with relevant agencies on legal/enforcement matters, funding arrangements, or public communications. o Carry out programme or grant administration o Develop and monitor indicators for national non-communicable disease control plans. \xe2\x80\xa2 Identify and assess current challenges and gaps in national policies o Work with WoG, academic, NGO partners and other relevant stakeholders (a) to identify new or existing challenges/gaps in national preventive health policies and programmes, (b) formulate policies/measures to address identified gaps, and (c) work and coordinate with relevant partners and WoG agencies in planning, implementation and progress monitoring. \xe2\x80\xa2 Keep abreast of latest international best practices, scientific evidence, or innovative approaches on NCD prevention that can be adopted to the Singapore context.

What we are looking for:

• A general tertiary education. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in healthcare-related field is desired. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in financial management at departmental or organisational level is desired. \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in grant management is desired. \xe2\x80\xa2 Good communication and inter-personal skills. \xe2\x80\xa2 Skills in co-ordination work \xe2\x80\xa2 Patient disposition. \xe2\x80\xa2 Willingness to learn. 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