Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director (Stakeholder Engagement)

Communicable Diseases Agency

Permanent

Closing on 29 Sep 2025

What the role is

As the Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director (Stakeholder Engagement) of the Global Partnerships and Engagement Division, you will play a pivotal role in co-leading the development and execution of CDA's stakeholder engagement strategies. You are to ensure that these strategies are in sync with CDA's broader policies and goals, while fostering robust inter-sectoral and inter-agency collaborations. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the coordination and management of engagement opportunities across the agency to guarantee a unified approach and strategy, streamlining engagement processes, and assessing the impact of these activities on CDA's initiatives.

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

Develop Agency’s Engagement Strategy :

Design and implement a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with CDA’s policy and operational goals.
Work with external agencies including Ministries, Public Health Institutions etc to synergise regional outreach strategies in communicable diseases matters.
Develop stakeholder engagement processes and SOPs to ensure streamlined and effective workflows across divisions.
Monitor and maintain a record of external engagements, including international interactions, to track relationships and ensure strategic alignment across stakeholders.
Foster long-term partnerships with existing and potential stakeholders, identifying opportunities for cross-sector collaboration to expand the organization’s network.

Lead Stakeholder Engagement (Internal & External):

Lead and maintain oversight on internal and external stakeholder engagement efforts.
Organize and lead targeted engagement events designed to foster relationship-building and collaboration across sectors
Identify new opportunities for engagement, exploring innovative partnerships and outreach strategies in tandem with other divisions to expand the organization’s reach and impact.
Actively participate in specific engagement activities, working alongside CDA’s senior management and/or relevant technical units.

CRM Development:

Lead the development and management of an agency-wide CRM system and database, ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of all stakeholder interactions.
Oversee the accurate and timely recording of communications, ensuring all engagements are properly documented to support effective ongoing relationship management.

Note that this role focuses on targeted stakeholder engagement. It does not include community or public engagements as these are managed by other teams within CDA.

What we are looking for

Minimum 10 years of professional experience, with significant experience in stakeholder engagement, and in developing stakeholder management strategies.
Experience in government agencies or related healthcare institutions and industry preferred
Proven experience in planning, coordinating, and participating in stakeholder engagement activities or similar initiatives.
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and build meaningful partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, persuasive messages for a variety of audiences.
Strong interpersonal and networking abilities, with the capability to foster trust and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
A meticulous and detail-oriented approach, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to manage pressure and respond proactively to changing priorities.
A self-motivated team player who is proactive in initiating and following through on projects and activities.

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 29 Sep 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.