The Public Health & Surveillance branch within the Medical Policy Department in ACE Group drives policies in relation to public health, care, systems, enablers and clinical quality for migrant workers as well as co-ordinates across internal and external stakeholders on policy translation.
You will work closely with the Ministry of Health, divisions within Ministry of Manpower and departments within ACE Group to develop evidence-based public health policies, epidemiological analysis to drive prompt public health interventions, and provide public health consultancy to other departments within the ACE Group. The incumbent will also provide oversight to ensure that policies and interventions remain up to date and are continuously reviewed for its efficacy to ensure appropriate public health outcomes for migrant workers.
Ministry of Manpower
Senior/Manager, Public Health & Surveillance, ACE Group
Permanent/Contract
Closing on 21 Nov 2025What the role is
What you will be working on
• Develop data-driven, evidence-based public health policies to protect the health of migrant workers
• Conduct epidemiological and surveillance analysis and sense making to improve response plans for public health incidents and infectious disease outbreaks
• Work closely with stakeholders such as Communicable Disease Agency, MOH, NEA to implement public health interventions to strengthen the healthcare resilience in response to infectious diseases and outbreaks
• Work with WOG agencies in strengthening pandemic preparedness plans
• Update evidence and align with international best practices, supported by research and innovation, to improve public health surveillance and response for the migrant worker system
• Provide public health consultancy to stakeholders
What we are looking for
• Experience with working in a healthcare setting, preferably involved in the development of health/healthcare services strategy, policy and implementations
• Experience with public health and infectious disease surveillance related work including policy development and implementation, data tools and analysis, would be an advantage
• Post-graduate or dedicated training/courses in public health and related disciplines would be an advantage
• Cope well when working under pressure
• Strong leadership skills, able to multi-task, analytical, good project management skills
• Strong crisis communications skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
About your application process
This job is closing on 21 Nov 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 apply for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.
About Ministry of Manpower
Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.
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