Job Description

What the role is:Comms and Engagement are critical to government policies and operations. Effective engagements help to build consensus amongst the public and/or internal stakeholders, enabling them to co-create and co-deliver, resulting in buy-in on major policies and operations. In this role, you will: - support the maintenance of a structured oversight of ministry-wide engagement efforts - support the development of stakeholder engagement strategies in partnership with policy teams to achieve MOH's strategic outcomes - support the cultivation of third-party advocates for long term relationship management and in support of MOH's policy/programme implementation. 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:Reporting directly to an Assistant Director, the officer will: - Develop and implement engagement and partnership strategies to support MOH policy development and implementation via appropriate platforms and cultivate third-party advocates to support MOH's programmes and initiatives. - Plan and execute MOH's engagement efforts to with the objective of strengthening policy outcomes and framing of the relevant narratives and messages. - Design novel engagement approaches for different stakeholder groups to increase reach and effectiveness. - Support capability development in the area of engagement and partnership, e.g. conducting in-house briefings/ trainings and/ or creating tool-kits including facilitation guides based on stakeholder profiles and needs.What we are looking for:Key Competencies Require xe2x80xa2 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. xe2x80xa2 Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. xe2x80xa2 Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. xe2x80xa2 Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. Relevant experience, preferably 5 years in: 1. Event planning and operations - organised and executed public events of various sizes 2. Public engagement - organised public and stakeholder focus groups 3. Stakeholder engagement - manage external partners and stake holders to ensure successful execution of programmes 4. Understanding of marketing and engagement principles and techniques 5. Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and interact at different levels 6. Team player with ability to work independently. 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