Senior/Assistant Director
2 weeks ago
What the role is:
(What the role is)
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is a new government agency established to oversee Singapore’s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response
You will manage a team carrying out epidemic intelligence, risk assessment and risk communications activities pertaining to global infectious disease threats, to support Singapore’s public health response and preparedness for communicable diseases.
You will be required to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. (What you will be working on)
What will you be working on
You will manage a team responsible for the identification, verification, triage, risk assessment and communication of global public health signals, events, and threats.
You will also lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency in epidemic intelligence and risk assessment.
In addition, you will oversee communications with overseas health authorities and international health organizations to fulfil Singapore’s international public health responsibilities and obligations, as well as foster technical collaborations with overseas counterparts
(What are we looking for)
Minimally a recognised tertiary education preferably Master’s degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or related fields
At least 4 years of work experience in public health
At least 2 years in a leadership role
Agile and analytical mindset
Keen eye for details
Precautionary attitude
Resilient and flexible under pressure
Good communication and inter-personal skills
Strong stakeholder management experience
(What we are looking for)
About Communicable Diseases Agency
The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks.CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.
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