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Ministry of Health

Lead / Senior Health Policy Analyst (Planning & Education)

Ministry of Health

Permanent

Closing on 17 Dec 2024

What the role is

• You will be part of a team to formulate and implement policies for national level healthcare manpower and education planning, to ensure adequate and timely manpower supply to support national healthcare strategies and new or existing service delivery models. • You will be working in a dynamic environment that requires intellectual flexibility to innovate and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

• You will be responsible for developing national-level manpower projections for key healthcare professions and putting in place processes to periodically refresh and review these projections. • You will be responsible for the development and implementation of allied health education programmes in Singapore, ensuring that the requisite training infrastructure, budget for clinical training and capabilities are developed to facilitate the intended ramp-up of allied health programmes. • You will work with key stakeholders across the healthcare and education sectors to translate manpower projections into policies, plans and strategies impacting the training programmes and pathways for the relevant healthcare professions.

What we are looking for

• Strong in quantitative analysis, comfortable with managing large data sets • Prior training and/or work experience in data analytics, data storytelling and dashboarding • Good writing and communication skills • Good interpersonal skills, self-starter and team player • Prior policy or healthcare industry experience not required, but will be an advantage Key Competencies Required: • Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements – Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities. • Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working. • Improving & Innovating – Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved. • Working Effectively with Stakeholders – Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose. As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment. 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.