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Ministry of Health

Assistant Manager/Manager/Senior Manager (Disease Policy and Strategy)

Ministry of Health

Contract

Closing on 30 Aug 2025

What the role is

To assist in formulating and implementing national non-communicable disease prevention policies with relevant partners and stakeholders to reduce the overall burden of non-communicable diseases by lowering prevalence of modifiable risk factors contributing to chronic disease development and increasing early detection of chronic diseases.

What you will be working on

1. Develop appropriate, relevant and timely preventive health policies to reduce the overall burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 2. Enhance Singapore’s regional and global reputation as an active player in NCD prevention and health promotion. 3. Support MOH on public health matters in relation to the external environment.

What we are looking for

• Tertiary education in general discipline • Strong language and writing skills • Knowledge or experience in public health and/or environmental health, healthcare sector, healthcare delivery systems • Good communication and inter-personal skills. • Skills in co-ordination and stakeholder engagement • Patient disposition. • Willingness to learn. 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 Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 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 Ministry of Health or the wider Public Service.