Job Description

What the role is:The candidate is tasked with designing and implementation of policies and guidelines related to Blood Borne Diseases (BBD) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI). This involves working with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, understanding practices on the ground, literature review of international practices and taking a data-drive and evidenced based approach in the design of policies. Communicable Diseases Agency (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:

• Understand and familiarise with existing policies and guidelines related to BBD and STI \xe2\x80\xa2 Conduct systematic review of international practices, and engaging governmental and non-governmental partners to design and implement policies and guidelines \xe2\x80\xa2 Collaboration with other departments to align HHS objectives with national health polices and contributing to the continuous improvement of prevention and control strategies

What we are looking for:

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in recognised disciplines, preferably in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, or a related field \xe2\x80\xa2 Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Singapore, particularly in BBD and STI management, would be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Experience in public health programme management, stakeholder engagement, or related areas would also be advantageous \xe2\x80\xa2 Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines \xe2\x80\xa2 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively in a diverse environment \xe2\x80\xa2 Proficiency in conducting systematic review and drafting of reports to communicate findings and recommendations \xe2\x80\xa2 Ability to conduct and engage with stakeholders including governmental and non-governmental partners while able to navigate challenges, such as resistance from community partners \xe2\x80\xa2 Able to contribute to policy development and strategic decision-making 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