The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
As part of the Communications Research (CR) Team under the Communications and Engagement Group (CEG), you will be involved in conducting various types of research (e.g. online media sensing, surveys on key healthcare issues, campaign evaluation), with the aim of integrating public sentiments and other data into the communications planning and policy review processes.
Ministry of Health
Traineeship (Communications Research) [GRIT@Gov]
Traineeship
Closing on 15 Oct 2025Check if I'm eligible for GRIT@Gov
What the role is
What you will be working on
1) Research and Sensing Analysis
• Conduct end-to-end research including questionnaire design and analysis of data to distil meaningful insights which can impact comms or policy review.
• Analyse and chart data from media analytics platforms (e.g. online consumption and sentiments) to keep abreast of hot button topics in healthcare
• Explore potential new digital/ analytics platforms which can improve the way we conduct research/ media sensing
2) Stakeholder Engagement
• Work with vendors to effectively and efficiently achieve objectives of each research project
• Liaise with relevant divisions in MOH, and across agencies to ensure research is aligned to policy/ comms needs
What we are looking for
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.
• Polytechnic diploma or university degree, in any discipline
• Prior experience with sentiments research is an advantage
• Other relevant traits include being curious, detail-oriented, not afraid of numbers, interest to translate data into insights, strong writing and communication skills
About your application process
This job is closing on 15 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 Ministry of Health or the wider Public Service.
Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship
The GRaduate Industry Traineeship Programme within the Public Service (GRIT@Gov) aims to provide fresh graduates with opportunities to gain industry-relevant skills and experience that can strengthen their employability to take up full time roles in the sector.
All trainees must fulfil the following criteria:
- Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
- Graduated or graduating in 2024 or 2025 from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) and other Educational Institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
- Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2024 or 2025.
Trainees who complete their studies from Universities, Polytechnics, the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) or other Educational Institutions within 2025 but who will only receive their qualification/certification award in 2026 are eligible for the programme as well.
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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.
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