Job Description

What the role is:Together with the Team, you will be responsible for Singapore\'s global health policies and positions. You will profile Singapore\'s health system to our international stakeholders. This includes our foreign bilateral health counterparts, international agencies and supra-national organizations such as the WHO. You will analyse and give recommendations on global health developments concerning Singapore\'s strategic interests. 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:Your responsibilities include: \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and implement MOH\'s multi-lateral and bilateral global health policies and strategies \xe2\x80\xa2 Represent Singapore at international meetings such as ASEAN, APEC, G20, WHO, and UN \xe2\x80\xa2 Profile Singapore\'s health system to our international stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Organise incoming and outgoing visitsWhat we are looking for:Key Competencies Require \xe2\x80\xa2 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. \xe2\x80\xa2 Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. \xe2\x80\xa2 Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. \xe2\x80\xa2 Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. \xe2\x80\xa2 A keen interest in Singapore\'s healthcare policies and landscape, and international affairs \xe2\x80\xa2 A team player who is self-motivated to initiate and see through projects \xe2\x80\xa2 A pleasant disposition, meticulous, strong analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to adapt to and thrive in a fast-paced environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Travelling is required 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