Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director

3 days ago

Novena, Singapore CDA Communicable Diseases Agency Full time

**[What the role is]**

The Senior/Assistant Director (Policy Development & Legislation) leads a team in the formulation and implementation of robust evidence-based communicable disease policy frameworks, ensuring positive public health outcomes through effective policies. The SAD/AD also safeguards the use of communicable disease legislation, and leads its review and enhancement to ensure relevance and utility across outbreak scenarios. The role may occasionally be required to work at high-intensity pace, such as during a public health crisis or emergency.

**[What you will be working on]**
- Lead a team in the following areas:

- Developing and implementing overarching policy frameworks for cross-cutting and systemic communicable disease issues.
- Evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of, and refining policy frameworks and policies.
- Safeguarding the use of public health legislation (including the infectious Diseases Act) and reviewing the relevance of existing and proposed public health legislation.
- During crisis, lead a team in the formulation of policies and drafting of legislation.

**[What we are looking for]**
- At least 5 years of experience in public health policy, policy analysis, or a related field, with a proven track record in policy development. Experience with legislation work is desirable, or the ability and willingness to develop this.
- A recognised education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of communicable disease control principles and public health policies.
- Excellent organisational skills in managing priorities and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities in managing and developing teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Committed with a proactive and resilient attitude and able to adapt to changing situations or crises.

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