HIV-Hepatitis-STI Analytics Traineeship GRIT@Gov

[What the role is]

The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service () aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) - HIV-Hepatitis-STI Analytics traineeship provides comprehensive exposure to public health surveillance and data analytics within Singapore's HIV, Hepatitis, and STI programmes. Trainees will engage in surveillance data management, epidemiological analysis, health informatics, and international reporting whilst developing technical competencies in database management, and data visualisation.

The programme develops analytical and professional skills through hands-on experience in national surveillance systems, policy development, and international reporting to WHO and UNAIDS. Trainees will build competencies in policy writing, stakeholder engagement, and ethical public health practice, preparing them for careers in epidemiology, health informatics, or public health policy whilst contributing to Singapore's infectious disease prevention.

[What you will be working on]

Your responsibilities include the following:

• Work with the analytics team on disease surveillance data to identify trends and patterns, and prepare clear reports and visualisations for various audiences, including local annual reports (such as the HIV report) and international submissions to organisations like UNAIDS
• Assist public health officers in developing reports and publications by conducting data analysis, creating charts and summaries, and supporting the review and editing process
• Support the improvement of HIV, hepatitis and STI monitoring systems by helping to analyse surveillance data and identifying data quality issues
• Assist in the development and maintenance of data collection tools, surveys, and questionnaires for surveillance activities and programme evaluation

[What we are looking for]

Job Requirements

• Fresh graduate who has completed studies, preferably in public health, health information management or related fields
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle highly sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Strong proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., R, Stata, Python) with experience in managing datasets and conducting quantitative analysis
• Understanding of the public health landscape in Singapore, particularly regarding HIV, hepatitis and STIs, and the associated stigma and legal requirements
• Strong written communication skills and ability to present information clearly, with willingness to develop report-writing capabilities
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Key Competencies Required

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.