Job Description

What the role is:
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector. The Health Economics trainee supports the Chief Health Economist Office in generating analysis of the impact of policies and programmes, using empirical analysis and cost-effectiveness models. In doing so, this work informs prioritisation of policies and programmes by MOH, so as to maximise economic efficiency, health outcomes in achieving the Ministry's objectives.
What you will be working on:

• Understand and communicate framework for the use of health-economics and cost-effectiveness analysis to prioritise and allocate resources within the Ministry o Develop cost-effectiveness models to estimate the long-run impact of policies and programmes on costs and Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) o Literature review of past cost effectiveness publication and clinical studies o Communicate findings to cluster decision-leaders and Ministry policymakers on results of cost effectiveness analysis

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. o University degree in Social Science with Statistical prerequisites. o Background in Health Economics, Data Science, Statistics is an advantage. o Coursework in programming (e.g. R, Python, STATA). o Excellent communication skills to explain research findings simply and logically to a non-technical audience. o Ability to apply research findings to drive policy change.
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.

Skills Required