Senior Assistant Director

9 hours ago


Singapore Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) Full time

Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director (Healthcare Epidemiology)Senior/Assistant Director supports the Deputy Director in leading the outbreak investigation and management unit of NICHE. The unit oversees the surveillance and response for infectious diseases outbreaks, ensuring effective prevention and control across the long‐term care sector. What you will be working on Understand the complexity and challenges given the inherent social and family issues, aging population demographics of the long‐term care sector. Conduct disease epidemiological investigations, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission. Implement and evaluate control measures. Engage and collaborate with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on policies to control the spread of infectious diseases. Prepare epidemiological reports on disease situations, including regular updates to management. Conduct after‐action reviews when indicated. Part of the work will require the officer to be onsite (e.g., MSF homes, senior day care centres, active ageing centres) for outbreak investigations, where necessary. To protect the staff, PPE training and necessary immunity screening will be done prior to deployment. What we are looking for Job Responsibilities Assist in the formulation of evidence‐based policies to control the spread of infectious diseases, evaluate the effectiveness of current controls and measures in place, and recommend improvements. Engage and collaborate with the sector lead (MSF) and relevant stakeholders to formulate, implement, monitor and review policies and SOPs for control of disease outbreaks. Lead disease epidemiological investigations, identify possible sources of transmission, propose control measures, and assist with communications to sector lead, stakeholders and the public. Prepare disease‐specific epidemiological situation reports, including regular updates to CDA and MOH Senior Management. Communicate critical information to stakeholders during disease outbreaks. Coordinate with government agencies, healthcare institutions and internal health bodies to align priorities and approaches. Provide public information and education about disease prevention and control measures. Job Requirements Tertiary qualification in a science or life science discipline; nursing background; or related disciplines such as bioengineering, allied health. Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent would be an advantage. At least 5 years experience in public health would be an advantage. Analytical mindset. Ability to write concisely and precisely, structure information logically, and bridge technical and non‐technical perspectives. Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects. Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness. Good inter‐personal and communication skills. Willingness to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks. Willingness to continuously keep up‐to‐date on new developments in the communicable diseases field. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. Seniority level Mid‐Senior level Employment type Full‐time Job function Administrative Industries Public Health #J-18808-Ljbffr


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