Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director (Clinical Advisor Office)

Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing in 2 day(s)

What the role is

• Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director in the Clinical Advisor Office plays a pivotal role in assisting the Deputy Director in setting up the governance, structure and processes of the Clinical Advisor Office; convening and supporting the technical advisory committees and expert workgroups; reviewing, developing and updating or renewing of clinical guidance related to communicable diseases; overseeing the development of an overarching strategy on therapeutics for communicable diseases and other administrative and finance work processes; and working with Whole-of-Government (WOG) ministries and agencies, and other professional bodies and societies.
• This position involves leadership and supervisory skills, proactive needs assessment, committee facilitation, strategic, administrative and finance planning and development, stakeholder coordination and ensuring the currency and alignment of clinical guidance with international best practices and local healthcare priorities.
• The Senior Assistant Director/Assistant Director will be working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that would require the ability to oversee a team and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

(1) Leadership and Supervisory Role

Provide leadership in the review, strategic planning, development and implementation of efficient systems and processes for clinical guidance and therapeutics strategy development and ensuring alignment with the goals and standards of the organisation.
Lead, coordinate and support technical advisory committees and expert workgroups and spearhead initiatives to facilitate the development of evidence-based clinical guidance.

(2) Horizon Scanning and Needs Assessment

Oversee the conduct of proactive horizon scanning to identify emerging needs and trends in the field of communicable diseases, aligning with international best practices and local healthcare priorities.
Determine the requirements for new or updated clinical guidance based on the identified needs and trends, ensuring responsiveness to evolving public health challenges.

(3) Committee Organisation and Facilitation

Oversee the convening of technical advisory committees and expert workgroups to provide inputs on communicable diseases related matters and for reviewing and developing of clinical guidance.
Support and facilitate technical advisory committees and expert workgroups for the drafting and reviewing of clinical guidance, ensuring the inclusion of multidisciplinary expertise and stakeholder input in the clinical guidance development process.
Oversee the coordination of committee activities, including scheduling meetings, managing documentation, and fostering collaboration among committee members.

(4) Clinical Guidance Development and Maintenance

Oversee the review, and developing of clinical guidance, ensuring that they remain current, evidence-based, and aligned with international standards.
Oversee the coordination of the periodic review and refreshment of existing clinical guidance to reflect the latest evidence and best practices, working closely with subject matter experts and stakeholders.

(5) Strategic, Administrative and Finance Planning and Development

Oversee the review and developing of an overarching strategy on therapeutics for infectious diseases
Oversee, plan, organise the Clinical Advisor office’s workplan, finance and other administrative duties including building up and guiding a team for long term continuation and providing regular updates on matters related to the office.

(6) Stakeholder Engagement

Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers and public health experts, to gather input and insights for the development and maintenance of clinical guidance.
Work with WOG ministries and agencies, and other professional bodies and societies to provide inputs on clinical guidance, policies, programmes and strategies related to communicable diseases.

(7) Documentation and Reporting

Oversee the team in maintaining comprehensive documentation of clinical guidance development processes, committee activities, and guidance updates, ensuring transparency and accountability in the guidance development and maintenance process.

What we are looking for

Qualifications and Skills

Tertiary education in medical, biological sciences, healthcare, public health, or a related field.

Key Competencies Required

Strong organisational, strategic planning and project management skills, with the ability to plan, lead and coordinate committee activities, oversee work initiatives and manage guidance development processes.
Experience in drafting and developing clinical guidance, with a strong understanding of evidence-based medicine, clinical guidance development methodologies, and public health principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts.
Familiarity with the operations, processes and systems of a healthcare organisation and the local healthcare polices, programmes and landscape
Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct thorough needs assessments and horizon scanning activities to inform clinical guidance development.

Additional Informatio

This position reports to the Deputy Director and requires a commitment to upholding the mission and values of the organisation, with a focus on advancing public health through the development and maintenance of high-quality clinical guidance related to communicable diseases.
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 2 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.