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Communicable Diseases Agency

Communicable Diseases Agency

Senior/Public Health Officer (System Monitoring & Evaluation)

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What the role is

As a Public Health Officer in CDA’s Preparedness and Resilience Planning Division, you will be part of a dynamic team that formulates strategies and develops policies and plans to anticipate, prevent, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.
You will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires you to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

Your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Strategic Planning to Enhance Pandemic Resilience: Develop and implement a robust Whole-of-Government (WOG) framework and plan to monitor and evaluate pandemic capabilities/capacities and readiness
  • Translating Evaluation Findings to Pandemic Preparedness Measures: Translate findings from monitoring and evaluation efforts into plans and measures, to mitigate identified gaps and enhance national pandemic readiness and resilience.
  • Coordination and Collaboration: Be familiar with the International Health Regulations (IHR), maintain oversight of the implementation of these regulations by multi-sectoral stakeholders, and provide inputs and recommendations to coordinate and improve IHR implementation in Singapore. Support and collaborate with international partners, including the World Health Organisation, to enhance global health security.

What we are looking for

  • Minimally recognised education in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases or equivalent, or relevant work experience in public health-related field.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public, effectively.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse situations and information from a wide-range of sources, assess risks, and develop evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making and response actions. Ability to breakdown complex issues, identify patterns and develop innovative solutions to address the challenges.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, while demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to evolving circumstances and priorities.
  • Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of work.

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 your application process

This job is closing in 5 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.


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.

Learn more about Communicable Diseases Agency