In the Vector Control and Policy Department (VCPD), you will be part of a team that works to implement technologies to enhance operational capabilities in the areas of vector control, enforcement and public cleanliness, to meet current and future challenges. This includes market scanning of suitable solutions, sourcing for funds and piloting new technologies established in other industries, to assess their feasibility for integration into public health operations.
Assistant Manager/Manager (Innovation and Systems Section)
National Environment Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 03 Sep 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
You will partner internal stakeholders, institutions of higher learnings and external vendors to design, develop and manage technology initiatives, trials and related work. You will be responsible for the following:
- Identify operational challenges that could be addressed/ streamlined by introduction of technology or other processes
- Identify relevant technologies/ processes which can be applied to public health operations
- Plan implementation measures including conducting trials, sourcing for funding and appropriate partners, and managing related procurement processes
- Design and execute implementation plans, together with relevant stakeholders
- Attend to technology-related enquiries and troubleshooting issues
- Extract, manage, process, and analyse the data collated
- Manage and track the development of projects
- Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:
- A good team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written) to facilitate working with diverse stakeholders
- Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
- Resourceful and able to take initiative to drive projects
- Proficient in various computer skills, visualising and presentation skills
- Proficient in sense making and analysis of big data
- Experience in project managements preferred.
- Good organisation skills and able to multi-task
- Careful and meticulous with an eye for detail
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you are required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About National Environment Agency
The National Environment Agency (NEA) is the leading public organisation responsible for ensuring a clean and sustainable environment for Singapore. Its key roles are to improve and sustain a clean environment, promote sustainability and resource efficiency, maintain high public health standards, provide timely and reliable meteorological information, and encourage a vibrant hawker culture. NEA works closely with its partners and the community to develop and spearhead environmental and public health initiatives and programmes. It is committed to motivating every individual to care for the environment as a way of life, in order to build a liveable and sustainable Singapore for present and future generations.
For more information, visit www.nea.gov.sg
About your application process
This job is closing on 03 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 National Environment Agency or the wider Public Service.