Job Description

What the role is:You will be part of a team to develop, implement and administer manpower strategies and initiatives on healthcare manpower standards, governance, training and development to transform the in-service healthcare workforce to achieve evolving national healthcare objectives. 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 collaborate with healthcare practitioners, regulators, administrators and educators on the following: 1. Organize and coordinate the efforts of practitioners and educators to develop competency frameworks, training roadmaps and programmes; 2. Set up and administer training grants to facilitate the provision and uptake of in-service training and development; and 3. Assess new and emerging healthcare roles and consider appropriate manpower standards and governance to safeguard patients\' well-being.What we are looking for:We are looking for candidates with the following competencies: 1. Tertiary education in Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health or other healthcare disciplines will be advantageous; 2. Prior experience in healthcare, training and/or regulation; 3. Possess good analytical, interpersonal, communication, writing and project management skills; 4. Proactive and able to work in an environment that is fast-paced and dynamic; 5. Ability to work independently and in a team. 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