Job Description

What the role is:The Research Team of the Licensing, Research and Charities branch looks into the operationalisation of the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA). The officer will be involved in the planning, coordination and conduct of audits for research institutions and research tissue banks. You will also be involved in the review and development of HBRA policies and processes, as well as stakeholder engagement plans. 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 be required to : Programme & Project Management - Lead the conduct of inspections and audits to ensure conformance to specifications and recommend improvements. Plan project activities and manage resources while ensuring timely delivery. Legal - Assess and apply the appropriate source of law and legal procedure to simple legal matters, and refer them to the appropriate team or department. Read and interpret legal documents and use adequate legal vocabulary to communicate on the subject, as well as liaise with other officers to the most appropriate sources of legal knowledge. Enforcement - Establish mechanisms and processes for detecting potential infringements/ violations, collating and analysing threats detected. Service Delivery - Manage various stakeholder touchpoints, not limited to the escalation of difficult issues, gathering of feedback, identification of gaps in service delivery. Public Communications -Develop and implement engagement efforts, as well as partner and collaborate with all relevant internal and external stakeholders on the operationalisation of HBRA.What we are looking for:

• Education in Sciences or Health related fields (e.g. Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Allied Health) At least two years of working experience in a healthcare or research setting Experience in inspection and audits is preferred Possess integrity and honesty to uphold rules and regulations impartially so as to safeguard research subject and tissue donor's safety and welfare Possess good policy and report writing skills Possess good planning and analytical skills Proactive, able to work independently and as a team Able to think on your feet and work under pressure or short timelines with minimal supervision Able to listen and communicate effectively with stakeholders Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies: 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. Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. 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