Job Description

What the role is:As Senior/Public Health Officer (S/PHO), Tuberculosis Programme (TBP) of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH), you will assist in the formulation and implementation of evidence-based policies for tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care and evaluate the effectiveness of disease control and preparedness strategies to protect the health of Singaporeans. S/PHO-TBP will also be required to conduct TB public education and outreach activities, conduct epidemiological investigations to identify persons at risk for screening, perform treatment surveillance for TB cases, and respond to and manage TB outbreaks. 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. It will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. 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:

• Policy formulation and Implementation: Assist in the development and execution of evidence-based policies aimed at TB prevention and care xe2x80xa2 Programme evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of ongoing and TB prevention and care strategies to ensure appropriate resource utilisation xe2x80xa2 Surveillance: Conduct ongoing surveillance to monitor and track the spread of TB xe2x80xa2 Monitor TB cases on treatment and track their outcomes and ensure timely follow-up of these cases xe2x80xa2 Adherence: To manage TB cases and contacts who are lost to follow up to prevent the spread of TB in the community xe2x80xa2 Cluster analysis and Outbreak management: Respond to and manage TB outbreaks, implementing necessary measures to contain and mitigate their impact xe2x80xa2 Public Education and Outreach: Develop and implement TB campaigns to raise awareness and promote preventive measures among the community

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree and above, preferably in Science, Public Health, or closely related field xe2x80xa2 Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in healthcare or related sector xe2x80xa2 Possess effective project management and strong organisation skills xe2x80xa2 Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and write fluently xe2x80xa2 Meticulous, resourceful and possess good analytical and problem-solving capabilities. xe2x80xa2 Versatile in being able to work independently and as a team player to collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders xe2x80xa2 Meticulous, mature, system-thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities 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