The 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. The CDA PO’s role is to plan and execute the setup of the CDA, which will consolidate and build on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, and the Health Promotion Board. As Deputy Director (Strategic Planning) of the interim Communicable Diseases Agency (iCDA) under the Ministry of Health (MOH), you will support Head Strategic Planning in the development of our strategic planning approach and organisational strategy; and implement the organisational strategy to achieve its mission and outcomes. He / She will support the senior management in setting organisational goals and priorities, including setting processes, optimising resources and measuring the organisation’s performance to achieve desired goals. The job holder is required to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of organisation’s direction and intent.

• Lead the development and implementation of the organisational development strategy, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and values. • Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities and initiatives and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress. • Drive the development of actionable plans to achieve strategic objectives, and monitor progress towards goals. • Provide strategic guidance and support to division leads in aligning their initiatives with the overall organisational strategy. • Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust performance management framework to track and report on strategic initiatives. • Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.

• Minimum tertiary qualifications in business administration, management, or a related field. Qualification in public health would be an advantage • Proven track record of at least 10 years in strategic planning, organisational strategy, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable strategies. • Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving change management initiatives. • Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies. • Familiarity with performance management and measurement techniques. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.

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.