Public Health Officer / Lead Public Health Officer (Clinical Advisor Office)

Communicable Diseases Agency

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What the role is

Public health officer in the Clinical Advisor Office plays a pivotal role in conducting horizon scanning, organising expert committees, and overseeing the curation and maintenance of clinical guidelines related to communicable diseases.
• This position involves proactive needs assessment, committee facilitation, and ensuring the currency and alignment of clinical guidelines with international best practices and local healthcare priorities.

The public health officer 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.

What you will be working on

1. Horizon Scanning and Needs Assessment

Conduct proactive horizon scanning to identify emerging needs and trends in the field of communicable diseases, aligning with international best practices and local healthcare priorities.
Determine the requirements for new or updated clinical guidelines based on the identified needs and trends, ensuring responsiveness to evolving public health challenges.

2. Committee Organisation and Facilitation

Organise and facilitate expert committees for the drafting and review of clinical guidelines, ensuring the inclusion of multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder input in the guideline development process.
Coordinate committee activities, including scheduling meetings, managing documentation, and fostering collaboration among committee members.

3. Guideline Curation and Maintenance

Oversee the curation and maintenance of clinical guidelines, ensuring that they remain current, evidence-based, and aligned with international standards.
Coordinate the periodic review and refreshment of existing guidelines to reflect the latest evidence and best practices, working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

4.Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, and public health experts, to gather input and insights for the development and maintenance of clinical guidelines.

5.Documentation and Reporting

Maintain comprehensive documentation of guideline development processes, committee activities, and guideline updates, ensuring transparency and accountability in the guideline curation and maintenance process.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Skills

Relevant experience in biological sciences, healthcare, or a related field

Key Competencies Required

Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate committee activities and manage guideline development processes.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Familiarity with evidence-based medicine, clinical guidelines development methodologies, and public health principles
Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments and horizon scanning activities to inform guideline development.

Additional Information

This position reports to the Clinical Advisor (administrative/deputy head) and requires a commitment to upholding the mission and values of the organisation, with a focus on advancing public health through the development and maintenance of high-quality clinical guidelines related to communicable diseases.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.

About your application process

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and apply for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.