Job Description

What the role is:We are looking for individuals who wish to take up roles in supporting the establishment of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). 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. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently for a smooth transition to the CDA.What you will be working on:You will be involved in supporting the establishment of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA).What we are looking for:We are looking for individuals who are interested in one of the functions available: \xe2\x80\xa2 Corporate Communications \xe2\x80\xa2 Human Resources \xe2\x80\xa2 Finance Services and Financial Reporting \xe2\x80\xa2 Procurement \xe2\x80\xa2 Coordination \xe2\x80\xa2 Global Partnerships and Engagement \xe2\x80\xa2 Strategic Planning and Organisational Strategy \xe2\x80\xa2 Corporate Services For more details about the jobs, interested applicants can go to https://careers.nhg.com.sg/, and search \xe2\x80\x9cCDA\xe2\x80\x9d or \xe2\x80\x9cCommunicable Diseases Agency\xe2\x80\x9d in the search bar. Alternatively, applicants can also apply directly to NHG via the NHG Job portal. 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