Deputy Director

What the role is: The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore’s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. CDA will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. To protect the health of Singaporeans by reducing the burden of communicable diseases through evidence-based policy formulation, the implementation of effective disease prevention and control programmes, including epidemiological surveillance programmes and timely outbreak response and management. You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. What you will be working on: Formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of the prevention and control strategies for contact and environmental diseases Epidemiological investigation and outbreak management for contact and environmental diseases Develop and implement disease surveillance programmes for contact and environmental disease Provide technical subject matter expertise for contact and environmental diseases Programme management and administration Human Resource Management What we are looking for: Minimum tertiary qualifications from recognised discipline in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent Minimum 8 years’ experience in public health at a public health agency or equivalent Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or leadership experience in disease surveillance and outbreak management Strong analytical skillsets, including proficiency of epidemiological investigation and data analysis techniques Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness Good inter-personal and communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across disciplines Willing to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks Willing to continuously keep up-to-date on new developments in the communicable diseases field Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire others As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. About Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans. #J-18808-Ljbffr