Job Description

What the role is:
You will coordinate, monitor, and support healthcare related operations and incident response across MOH divisions, public healthcare institutions and relevant agencies. This will include receiving, processing and classifying reported incidents (including non-disease related) and escalate the incidents to the appropriate decision-making bodies. Support the development of response plans or revise circulars and operational instructions in line with prevailing conditions, and Whole-of-Government (WOG) operational preparedness 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:
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: 1. Incident Reporting 2. Support the development of ops plans and responses in line with WOG crisis preparedness plans 3. Operations Manning and Exercises 4. Secretariat Support 5. Management of Ad-Hoc Projects or Tasking
What we are looking for:
Key Competencies Require o 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. o Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. o Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. o Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. Other Requirements: o Possess at least 2 years of operational and planning experience, with public health training will be advantageous o Good writing and effective communication skills o Responsive and adaptive to dynamic working environment o Ability to multi-task with a good sense of urgency. o Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, e.g. MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel
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.

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