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. The jobholder will lead a core team of research fellows and associates to work with public health surveillance and national programmes to plan relevant topics that need literature review to synthesise latest scientific evidence to inform public health policies and clinical guidelines.

- Establish and develop research core of scientific evaluation and translation - 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

- Minimally a recognised MBBS or PHD preferably in relevant field of studies. - At least 5-10 years of relevant experience - Scientific expertise, ability to build a core team, ability to engage stakeholders and experience in communicating research outcomes

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.