The incumbent will lead a core team of research fellows and associates to work with public health surveillance and national programmes to plan relevant sociobehavioural and community research that can inform public health policies and clinical guidelines via in-house or commissioned projects. 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.

• Establish and develop research core of sociobehavioural and community research • Ensure the activities of the research core fulfil the mission of working with public health surveillance and national programmes to deliver evidence base to inform policies in public health and national programmes • Ensure the research core is able to respond rapidly to a nationally important outbreak • Ensure the research core establish national and international collaboration and networks which are critical in outbreak response

• MBBS or PhD qualifications • At least 5 - 10 years of relevant working experience • Scientific expertise • Ability to build a core team • Ability to engage stakeholders • Experience in communicating research outcomes As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

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.