Assistant Director (Infection Control & Strategic Coordination)

Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

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What the role is

The role involves overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of national infection prevention and control (IPC) initiatives, and coordinating strategic efforts to strengthen healthcare resilience, patient safety, and community preparedness for future pandemics.

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 you will be working on

1) Lead the secretariat functions for the National Infection Prevention and Control (NIPC) Committee, coordinating strategic initiatives, facilitating policy development, and managing administrative operations to strengthen Singapore's national infection prevention and control framework. This include the following:

Lead and coordinate national IPC programmes and initiatives.
Develop and review policies, guidelines, and standards for IPC practices across healthcare, community and non-healthcare settings.
Strengthen IPC capabilities beyond healthcare institutions to ensure that community facilities are ready and resilient for future pandemics.
Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders, including healthcare institutions, community organisations, regulatory bodies, and professional associations, to drive IPC efforts.
Monitor and analyse infection control data and trends to inform strategy and improvements.
Support the Deputy Director in strategic planning and coordination across national IPC projects and working groups.
Facilitate capacity building and knowledge-sharing platforms to strengthen the IPC ecosystem across all sectors.
Ensure timely communication and reporting to CDA and MOH senior management and external partners.

2) Lead the implementation of the National IPC Plan to reduce HAIs and execute secretariat functions for the National IPC Guideline Development Groups and the National IPC Standards Development Groups, convened by the NIPC Committee.

3) Work closely with the healthcare epidemiology (HCE), ICON@NCID, and Analytics, Reports, and Methods (ARM) units to manage outbreaks, reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

What we are looking for

• Minimally tertiary qualifications from recognised discipline, preferably in nursing, medical, pharmacy and other healthcare fields

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in IPC, project management, stakeholder engagement. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in drafting documents and reports will be considered a significant advantage for this role.

• Sharp thinker: Analyses problems, makes sound decisions under pressure.

• Communicator: Connects with diverse stakeholders, delivers complex information clearly.

• Self-starter: Takes initiative, owns projects, works independently.

• Adaptable: Responds effectively to changing priorities and threats.

• Lifelong learner: Committed to continuous professional development.

• Professional: Demonstrates integrity, manages stress well, data driven.

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.

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

This job is closing in 1 day(s).

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.