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. As a policy analyst, you will assist to formulate, review and implement communicable diseases policies, with a specific focus on establishing and supporting a coherent, effective, and efficient policy framework to manage public health crises. 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:

• Develop and implement a robust crisis policy structure, as part of CDA\'s preparedness and response to public health crises \xe2\x80\xa2 Develop and exercise plans for crisis policy activation, as part of CDA\'s overall plans for pivoting towards crisis response \xe2\x80\xa2 Design and consolidate the range of policy tools and options for the prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats during crisis \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Facilitate a robust, evidence-based approach towards policy development in CDA \xe2\x80\xa2 Review, amend and maintain the Infectious Diseases Act to facilitate prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats

What we are looking for:

• Minimum tertiary qualifications, postgraduate education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must \xe2\x80\xa2 Work experience in public health-related field and/or policy would be an added advantage \xe2\x80\xa2 Analytical mindset \xe2\x80\xa2 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 \xe2\x80\xa2 Good organisational skills and resourcefulness \xe2\x80\xa2 Good inter-personal and communication (written and verbal) skills \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders \xe2\x80\xa2 Committed to his/her work 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