Senior / Assistant Director (Disease Policy and Strategy Division)

You will develop and oversee the implementation and monitoring of Singapore’s strategies for the surveillance, prevention and control of specific non-communicable diseases (NCD) and their modifiable risk factors order to promote good health and reduce illness among Singaporeans.

Developing Preventive Health Policies • Develop and oversee national health policies related to prevention of major NCD by tackling modifiable risk factors specific to the portfolio (obesity, physical inactivity, encouraging early detection of NCDs through appropriate health screening) • Recommend and develop new data-driven, evidence-based preventive strategies and formulate enabling national policies or legislation/regulations • Direct the monitoring of implementation progress and effectiveness reviews of national preventive strategies for major NCDs in line with Healthier SG goals and MOH’s strategic direction and priorities • Review and provide inputs on effective delivery of NCD preventive health services in Singapore specific to the portfolio • Provide oversight to HPB on policy or programme matters specific to the portfolio Surveillance of major NCDs and monitoring of trends in disease burden/risk factors • Oversee the conduct of effective surveillance of major NCDs and their risk factors in Singapore particularly those specific to this portfolio. • Collaborate actively with other MOH divisions and external agencies to improve NCD surveillance • Oversee analysis of data to identify gaps and make recommendations to address these gaps, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders Provide technical assistance in public health matters related to NCDs • Provide public health expertise and/or consultancy service on NCDs and disease epidemiology matters specific to the portfolio. • Develop and establish technical capability in the environmental health domain in relation to NCDs* • Providing medical professional advice and consultation on matters related to public health and epidemiology* • Provide supervision and guidance for public health trainees posted to the division* *If the holder is a medical professional Forge relationships with national, regional, and international organisations • Facilitate relationship building with local and international counterparts for mutual sharing of information, capabilities, or expertise specific to the portfolio. • Manage MOH involvement in relevant international committees and meetings to fulfil MOH’s international commitments specific to the portfolio Undertake administrative roles • Serve as the divisional point of contact and coordinator for (a) HPB as Deskhead and (b) CDA as deskhead and (c) SSHSPH as deskhead • Project and review funding requirements and proposals, and monitoring of funding deliverables relevant to the portfolio • Assist in resolution of finance policy issues

• A candidate with experience in healthcare (in particular, health promotion and preventive health) and/or social services, preferably with some experience in public policy work. • Experience or expertise in climate change and impact on health are desirable but not essential. • Medical and/or public health qualifications are desirable but not essential. • Supervisory/team lead experience is desirable • Strong in analytical and systems-level thinking and ability to develop evidence-based recommendations and policies • Strong writing, communication, and presentation skills • Motivated and resilient, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment