We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to work in the National Infection Control & Healthcare Epidemiology (NICHE) Division. This role involves working with healthcare surveillance datasets, summarising the data to effectively communicate with stakeholders, writing scientific manuscripts and reports, conducting literature reviews, providing necessary support for outbreak and epidemiological investigations, as well as performing administration tasks to support the Division.

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.

What will you be working on

You will be responsible for coordinating the data collection for infection prevention and control and antimicrobial utilization surveillance projects. Your duties will include quality-checking the exported datasets (e.g., to identify missing data, outliers), and enhancing the data collection forms to improve user experience and efficiency. You will write reports on infection prevention and control, and antimicrobial utilization surveillance, ensuring timely submission. You will conduct various literature reviews (e.g., systematic reviews, scoping reviews, traditional reviews) to answer research questions related to infection control and antimicrobial utilization. You will support outbreak and epidemiological investigations of the Division in various capacities such as fieldwork, and data analysis, working closely with the Healthcare Epidemiology (HCE) Unit of the Division. Additionally, you will be expected to perform general administrative tasks to support the Division, working closely with other Units of the Division.

What are we looking for

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Epidemiology, or a closely related field

• Capability to write scientific manuscripts and reports effectively

• Capability to conduct various literature reviews, including systematic reviews and meta-analyses

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to perform statistical analyses using R or STATA is desirable but not required

• Previous work experience and research publications are added advantages for this position

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.

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.