The Senior/Assistant Director (Policy Development & Legislation) leads a team in the formulation and implementation of robust evidence-based communicable disease policy frameworks, ensuring positive public health outcomes through effective policies. The SAD/AD also safeguards the use of communicable disease legislation, and leads its review and enhancement to ensure relevance and utility across outbreak scenarios. The role may occasionally be required to work at high-intensity pace, such as during a public health crisis or emergency.
SAD /AD (Policy Development and Legislation)
Communicable Diseases Agency
Fixed Terms
Closing on 02 Oct 2025
What the role is
What you will be working on
- Lead a team in the following areas:
- Developing and implementing overarching policy frameworks for cross-cutting and systemic communicable disease issues.
- Collaborating with CDA divisions and stakeholders to formulate disease or subject matter-specific policies and strategies, in alignment with public health principles, MOH and whole-of-government’s strategic direction.
- Evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency and relevance of, and refining policy frameworks and policies.
- Safeguarding the use of public health legislation (including the infectious Diseases Act) and reviewing the relevance of existing and proposed public health legislation.
- During crisis, lead a team in the formulation of policies and drafting of legislation.
What we are looking for
- At least 5 years of experience in public health policy, policy analysis, or a related field, with a proven track record in policy development. Experience with legislation work is desirable, or the ability and willingness to develop this.
- A recognised education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must.
- Strategic thinker with sound judgement and decision-making skills.
- Deep understanding of communicable disease control principles and public health policies.
- Excellent organisational skills in managing priorities and attention to detail.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities in managing and developing teams.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Committed with a proactive and resilient attitude and able to adapt to changing situations or crises.
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 on 02 Oct 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 Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.