Communicable Diseases Agency

Corporate Management Traineeship [GRIT@Gov]

Traineeship

Closing on 30 Oct 2025

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What the role is

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.

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) - Corporate Management Traineeship provides exposure to corporate internal communications, workforce development, and financial analytics within CDA's strategic management functions. The trainee will engage in internal communications design, human resource (HR) programme development, data visualisation, and cross-divisional collaboration whilst developing technical competencies in content creation, stakeholder engagement, and dashboard development.

The programme develops analytical and professional skills through hands-on experience in employee engagement initiatives, and financial data management. The trainee will build competencies in communications strategy, programme design, and data-driven decision making, preparing them for careers in HR, or business analytics whilst contributing to CDA's organisational effectiveness and employee experience enhancement.

What you will be working on

We are seeking a motivated trainee to support our internal communications and HR analytics initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience in content design, employee engagement programmes, and data visualisation within a dynamic corporate environment.

Internal Communications

You will design and develop templates for internal staff communications, with a particular focus on creating engaging electronic direct mail (eDM) campaigns for corporate teams. This involves collaborating with various departments to ensure messaging is clear, consistent, and aligned with organisational objectives.

HR Programme Development

Working closely with the HR team, you will contribute to the design and enhancement of the CDA onboarding programme. This includes developing innovative engagement tools such as simulation exercises and gamification elements, including board games, to create an interactive and memorable experience for new participants.

Data Analytics and Reporting

You will assist in analysing financial data and creating visual dashboards for recruitment metrics, helping to transform complex data into actionable insights for management decision-making.

You may also be asked to support other ad-hoc duties related to the project or team operations, as needed.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

Fresh graduate who has completed studies, with an interest in HR processes, employee experience and data analytics
Strong written communication skills and creative thinking abilities
Possess a collaborative mindset with eagerness 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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 30 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.

Eligibility for GRIT@Gov traineeship

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 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.

Learn more about Communicable Diseases Agency