As Assistant Manager / Manager (Procurement) of the Communicable Diseases Agency Planning Office (CDA PO) set up by the Ministry of Health (MOH), you will support Lead/Procurement in the setting up and management of the procurement function of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA). 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. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently for a smooth transition to the CDA.

You will play a key role in the Procurement team in the CDA PO. Your key responsibilities include the following: • Establish CDA’s procurement and contract management frameworks, processes, approving authorities and templates that dovetail with the Procurement Government Instruction Manuals as well as the Ministry of Finance’s (MOF) overall Whole of Government frameworks and processes. • Work with key stakeholders to ensure proper and timely novation of relevant procurement contracts from relevant agencies to CDA. • Set up CDA’s procurement workflows in the relevant procurement and financial systems. • Work with CDA Divisions to understand their requirements, review specifications, formulate procurement approaches and strategies for the purchases. • Work with CDA Divisions to conduct market research and engage industries to understand supplier landscape and market supply conditions. • Conduct procurement processes of sourcing, tendering, evaluation and contract management in accordance with Government procurement policies and guidelines and adhere to the principles of ensuring transparency, fairness and value for money. • Guide CDA Divisions in the contract management process. • Innovate and add value to the procurement process.

Job Requirements • Tertiary qualification in any discipline, preferably with modules related to procurement or supply chain management. • Knowledge in government procurement will be an advantage. • Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Effective stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills to co-create solutions. • Good team player. • Independent and self-driven with the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and perform under pressure and tight timelines. • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and prior experience in Workday will be an added advantage.

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.