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. The job holder will work with a team of epidemiologists and biostatisticians as well as stakeholders involved in communicable disease preparedness, policy, surveillance and response, in the design, implementation and data analysis of epidemiological studies, to deliver rigorous, timely and credible data-backed insights which support evidence-based policy making and decision as well as public health interventions. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require adaptability, pro-activeness and the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.What you will be working on:The job holder will be responsible for framing questions and formulating hypotheses that may be addressed by an epidemiological study or analysis, based on the agency's specified policy and operational needs. He/ She will design, or advise on the design of, epidemiological studies including the use of appropriate methods, instruments and measurement tools, taking into account the local context, policy and operational needs, and prevailing literature. You will also provide epidemiological inputs to the development and implementation of surveillance systems for infectious diseases, support epidemiological investigations of infectious disease outbreaks, and carry out statistical data analyses to identify disease patterns and risk factors. The job holder will prepare comprehensive reports and present your findings to stakeholders, including translating complex scientific findings into actionable recommendations.What we are looking for:

• Minimally recognised tertiary qualifications preferably Master's Degree or Doctorate in Public Health or Epidemiology. xe2x80xa2 At least 5 years' experience in a healthcare epidemiology role in a public health organisation, academic institution, research institute, government agency or hospital. Experience with epidemiological studies for vector-borne, food-borne, respiratory or droplet-borne diseases will be highly beneficial. xe2x80xa2 Familiar with biostatistics and proficient in the use of at least 1 statistical software or programming language for statistical computing and graphics (e.g. Stata, R or similar package). xe2x80xa2 Proficient in report writing, manuscript preparation and presentation with a good track record of publication in peer-reviewed scientific publications. xe2x80xa2 Strong organizational, analytical, reasoning, synthesis and research skills. xe2x80xa2 Excellent oral and written communication skills xe2x80xa2 Good interpersonal skills and a team player 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