Senior Assistant Director
6 days ago
Communicable Diseases Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 18 Sep 2025
What the role is
The Senior/Assistant Director leads a team to support the development, execution, and assessment of crisis-related policy framework(s), ensuring a unified and effective policy response to public health crises. This role is pivotal in strengthening CDA's internal readiness and response capabilities through the transition to a comprehensive crisis policy framework.
May be required to occasionally work at a high-intensity pace, such as during ongoing public health emergencies or policy crises.
What you will be working on
- Lead a team to perform the following:
- Develop and implement a robust crisis policy structure, as part of CDA's preparedness and response to public health crises
- Develop and exercise plans for crisis policy activation, as part of CDA's overall plans for pivoting towards crisis response
- Design and consolidate the policy tools and options for managing infectious diseases threats during crisis
- Facilitate cohesive and informed policy planning across CDA, with focus on crisis policy requirements and objectives
- Facilitate robust, evidence-based policy development in CDA
What we are looking for
- At least 5 years in public health policy, policy analysis, or a related field, with a proven track record in policy development and crisis response leadership roles.
- Recognised education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must.
- Strategic thinker with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of communicable disease control principles and public health policies.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Committed to their work with a proactive and resilient attitude
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.
About your application process
This job is closing on 18 Sep 2025.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.
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