The Health Promotion Board (HPB) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic candidate to advance health promotion through the translation of research to practice. The job holder will play an important role in charting the next generation of health promotion by distilling learnings and insights from cutting-edge research, rich data, and novel technologies for delivery in nation-scale population platforms.
Health Promotion Board
Manager/Senior Manager, Data Translation & Senior Research Analyst
Permanent
Closing on 04 Jun 2026What the role is
What you will be working on
Job Responsibilities
The job holder will work in a cross-functional, matrix team and contribute to high-impact projects in priority growth areas by:
Generating actionable insights through advanced analytics performed on diverse data gathered from large longitudinal cohorts, continuous sensors, and combined datasets
Setting up behavioural experiments and taking the lead in study design and data analysis to distil research insights and evaluate suitability for translation into programme delivery
Developing compelling data-driven narratives for impactful storytelling to both internal and external stakeholders
Overseeing and managing collaborations and consultancy projects with academic/ industry partners to deliver strategic outcomes and facilitate capacity building and collaborative learning
What we are looking for
Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies
Degree in statistics, data analytics, social sciences, life sciences, public health, or any related quantitative discipline
At least 5 years of practical experience working with big data as a data/research analyst
Expertise in statistical techniques of multivariate modelling and advanced analytics (e.g., machine learning, k-means clusters)
Mastery in at least 1 programming language (e.g., R, Python). Familiarity with Databricks, SparkR or PySpark would be advantageous.
Additional familiarity with statistical softwares (e.g., SPSS, STATA) will be a bonus.
Familiarity with quasi-experimental setups and programme evaluation methods preferred
Strong communication skills, especially in communicating technical findings to a non-technical audience
Strong project management skills
Comfortable working independently and in a team
Strong sense of intellectual curiosity to learn and seek continuous improvement
Adaptable, flexible, able to take initiative and prioritise among competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance and may be considered for an extension or be placed on a permanent tenure subject to meeting criteria.
About your application process
This job is closing on 04 Jun 2026.
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 Health Promotion Board or the wider Public Service.
About Health Promotion Board
Established in 2001, the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) vision is to build a nation of healthy people.
We aim to empower residents in Singapore to attain optimal health, increase the quality and years of healthy life, and prevent illnesses, disability and premature death.
To achieve this, HPB drives national health promotion and disease prevention programmes, spearheads health education initiatives and creates a supportive environment in Singapore where healthy lifestyle options are available and accessible for healthy living every day.
Learn more about Health Promotion Board