Job Description

What the role is:
[What the role is] The Senior Manager/Manager (Policy Analytics) will develop and oversee communicable disease policies, focusing on building a robust policy framework for managing public health crises. The role involves developing evidence-based policies, reviewing existing frameworks, and implementing strategic responses to ensure a coherent and effective approach to public health emergencies.
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]
What will you be working on?

• Develop and implement a robust crisis policy structure, as part of CDA's preparedness and response to public health crisis.
• Develop and exercise plans for crisis policy activation, as part of CDA's overall plans for pivoting towards crisis response.
• Design and consolidate the range of policy tools and options for the prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats during crisis.
• Ensure cohesive and informed policy planning across CDA by providing guidance and support to other CDA divisions, in particular during crisis on policy requirements and objectives.
• Facilitate a robust, evidence-based approach towards policy development in CDA.
• Review, amend and maintain the Infectious Diseases Act to facilitate prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats

What are we looking for?

• Minimally a recognised education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must.
• Work experience in public health and/or policy development is preferred.
• Analytical mindset
• Generally knowledgeable of local and international communicable disease control principles, or a willingness and ability to attain this and to continuously keep up to date on new developments
• Good organisational skills and resourcefulness
• Good inter-personal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Able to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to his/her work

[What we are looking for]
About Communicable Diseases Agency:
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore's global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.