Lead/ Senior Scientific Officer (Scientific Evaluation and Translation) (CDA)

Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 28 Aug 2025

What the role is

We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team to assist the scientific evaluation and translation research team. The successful candidate will be working with the core lead on determining and conceptualising the scope for literature review, meta-analysis and evidence synthesis studies for the research core of scientific evaluation and translation. They will also work to supervise and to undertake these research studies, to maintain relevant collaborations across the agencies on these studies and to communicate the findings to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.

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

You will be working with the core lead on determining and conceptualising the scope for literature review, meta-analysis and evidence synthesis studies for the research core of scientific evaluation and translation. You will also work to supervise and to undertake these research studies, to maintain relevant collaborations across the agencies on these studies and to communicate the findings to the relevant internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for

Key Job Responsibilities:

Establish and lead research core of scientific evaluation and translation core
Work with relevant public health surveillance and national programmes in developing research projects
Supervise a team working on and work on literature reviews, meta-analyses and evidence syntheses
Ensure scientific evaluation and translation research core is able to respond rapidly to a nationally important outbreak
Recruit and train research associates
Conduct in-house research as well as collaborate in research that may involve external partners within Singapore

Job Requirements:

Minimally 5 years relevant experience in public health practice or research
Scientific expertise in literature reviews and/or meta-analysis for public health
Ability to build a core team
Ability to engage stakeholders

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 on 28 Aug 2025.

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.