Job Description

What the role is:As Senior Manager or Manager (Budget) of the Communicable Diseases Agency, you will support Assistant Director/Budget in the setting up and management of the budgeting function of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). The CDA is a new government agency that is established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore\'s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. It will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently for a smooth transition to the CDA.What you will be working on:Your key responsibilities include the following: \xe2\x80\xa2 Set up and implement the relevant budgeting policies, processes and approving authorities for the CDA \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with key stakeholders to secure funding support for CDA from parent Ministry and/or external funding agencies e.g. Ministry of Finance, including ensuring optimal budget allocation to the CDA divisions \xe2\x80\xa2 Be involved in CDA\'s annual budget exercises \xe2\x80\xa2 Work with CDA divisions to ensure optimal utilisation of CDA\'s budget \xe2\x80\xa2 Perform financial analysis, budget planning and forecasts \xe2\x80\xa2 Review funding papers put up by CDA divisions and provide inputs from the budgeting perspective \xe2\x80\xa2 Be involved in the set up and subsequent implementation of CDA\'s financial and budgeting systemsWhat we are looking for:

• Minimum Tertiary qualification in recognised discipline preferably in Accountancy or Business and/or is a Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant \xe2\x80\xa2 At least 2 years of relevant experience in budget management in the public sector \xe2\x80\xa2 Good working knowledge in the various types of public sector funding sources e.g. block budget, Reinvestment Fund, etc \xe2\x80\xa2 Familiar with prevailing Finance Government Instruction Manuals as well as best practices in financial governance and control \xe2\x80\xa2 Meticulous with numbers \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Effective stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions \xe2\x80\xa2 Good team player \xe2\x80\xa2 Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Effective writing and presentation skills with a good command of English are preferred \xe2\x80\xa2 Prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage 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