Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director

3 days ago

Singapore Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) Full time

Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director (Strategy & Evaluation)
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Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA)
The CDA is a new government agency established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore’s communicable diseases preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response.
As a Senior/Assistant Director of the Immunisation Policy and Strategy (IPS) Division, you will contribute to the Division’s objective of minimising morbidity and mortality of vaccine-preventable diseases of public health importance through shaping national immunisation policies and strategies.
You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.
What you will be working on
You will lead a team in the development of evidence-based immunisation recommendations and strategies, and keep them up-to-date with the latest scientific developments. You will drive the review of new and existing vaccines to formulate recommendations at both population and sub-population levels, for both endemic and outbreak diseases.
In addition, you will drive the development of strategies for vaccine-related counter-measures as part of national preparedness and pandemic-related planning. As part of the cross-cutting nature of the work, you will interact with MOH, healthcare and pharmaceutical industry stakeholders, in the development, design and implementation of these policies and strategies.
What we are looking for
Job Responsibilities:
Drive the formulation of immunisation policies and strategies to prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases
Keep the immunisation policies and strategies up-to-date
Drive the development of strategies for vaccine-related counter measures as part of national preparedness and pandemic-related planning
Job Requirements:
Tertiary education in health sciences, or equivalent preferred
At least 5 years of working experience in public health and/or health policy
Prior experience in engaging industry players will be advantageous
Knowledge of the local healthcare and public service structures will be advantageous
Candidates with vaccinology background are strongly preferred
Strong leadership, management and organisational abilities to lead a team, and engage a large variety of stakeholders
Forward-thinking, analytical mindset
Good situational awareness regarding global developments in vaccinology, vaccination manufacturing and pandemic preparedness, with the ability to integrate these with research findings to shape policy
Good understanding of local and international communicable disease control principles
Committed to work and willingness to work under pressure
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