Job Description

What the role is:The CDA is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore's communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. The CDA PO's role is to plan and execute the setup of the CDA, which will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. To support the implementation of ICON's programme to control HAI/AMR rates, prevent outbreaks, and prepare for pandemics through collaboration and evidence-based practices. This role is critical for reducing infections, saving lives, and improving patient care across the healthcare sector. If not done well, it could lead to increased infections, deaths, and financial burden on the healthcare system. 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:- National Infection Prevention and Control (NIPC) Committee Secretariat xe2x80xa2 Support the NIPC Secretariat to achieve shared objectives and coordinate and facilitate all NIPC committee and IPC lead meetings, ensuring thorough preparation, effective execution, comprehensive documentation, and follow-up. - IPC Guidelines and Standards Development xe2x80xa2 Support the implementation of the National IPC Plan to reduce HAIs and execute secretariat functions for the National IPC Guideline Development Groups and the National IPC Standards Development Groups, convened by the NIPC Committee. - Collaboration and Communication xe2x80xa2 Work closely with the healthcare epidemiology (HCE), NICHE@NCID, and Analytics, Reports, and Methods (ARM) units to manage outbreaks, reduce HAIs and AMR. - Strengthen Community IPC Programmes and Collaboration by working with NICHE@NCID xe2x80xa2 Assist in the development and implementation of the NICHE@NCID programme for community outreach, conducting needs assessments, identifying target audiences, and developing programme materials.What we are looking for:

• Minimally tertiary qualifications from recognised discipline, preferably in nursing, medical, pharmacy and other healthcare fields xe2x80xa2 Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IPC, project management, stakeholder engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting documents and reports will be considered a significant advantage for this role. xe2x80xa2 Sharp thinker: Analyses problems, makes sound decisions under pressure. xe2x80xa2 Communicator: Connects with diverse stakeholders, delivers complex information clearly. xe2x80xa2 Self-starter: Takes initiative, owns projects, works independently. xe2x80xa2 Adaptable: Responds effectively to changing priorities and threats. xe2x80xa2 Lifelong learner: Committed to continuous professional development. xe2x80xa2 Professional: Demonstrates integrity, manages stress well, data driven.

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