Communicable Diseases Agency

Manager/Senior Manager (Knowledge Management)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 17 May 2026

What the role is

As Senior Manager or Manager/Knowledge Management of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) under Ministry of Health (MOH), you will be involved in building a strong knowledge culture and overseeing registry operations in CDA, while working with partners to transform knowledge and records management processes and systems in CDA.

The CDA is a government agency established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore’s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response. The CDA consolidates and builds on the public health functions under MOH, the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), and the Health Promotion Board (HPB).

You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that requires managing multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently to support CDA's operational needs.

What you will be working on

Knowledge Management:

Support the development and implementation of KM frameworks and processes for effective knowledge capture, sharing, and retention across the organisation and execute Knowledge Management initiatives that align with organisational strategic objectives

Foster a strong knowledge culture across CDA, working with divisional Knowledge Management Champions to improve Knowledge Management and Registry practices, adoption and capabilities

Design and maintain knowledge repositories and collaboration platforms to improve information accessibility

Support change management efforts by engaging stakeholders and promoting KM culture through awareness activities and communication campaigns

Oversee the management and maintenance of CDA's intranet portal, ensuring content is current, relevant, and accessible to staff

Drive innovation initiatives, including exploring AI applications and digital solutions to address operational challenges in knowledge and records management

Records Management and Mailroom Management:

Oversee CDA's Registry and mailroom operations, including driving continuous improvement of digital solutions to automate processes where possible

Implement and maintain frameworks and processes for the retention, preservation, and declassification of CDA records, working closely with NAS on record management requirements

Manage the dissemination of circulars and official communications across CDA to ensure timely and accurate information flow, including co-ordinating with CDA divisions to ensure proper circulation of policy updates, announcements, and operational guidance

Establish and maintain the Electronic Records Management System (ERMS) and Email Management System (EMS) for CDA, including system configuration, user management, and ensuring compliance with government records management standards

Support the annual audit of CDA's compliance with IM4L by the National Archives of Singapore (NAS)

What we are looking for

JOB REQUIREMENTS

At least 2 years of Knowledge Management experience with demonstrated ability to develop Knowledge Management frameworks and processes and implement them across organisations

Experience in establishing and implementing Knowledge Management systems (including change management) e.g. electronic records management systems and email management systems, intranet portals, information dissemination systems

Strong change management experience with proven ability to foster knowledge cultures and work with Knowledge Champions across divisions, including experience in cross-functional or cross-agency digital transformation initiatives

Technology savvy with experience in knowledge repositories, collaboration platforms, and AI-powered KM tools for digital transformation initiatives

Familiarity with Government Instruction Manual on Management of Public Records and government records management standards (IM4L compliance)

Independent and self-driven with ability to multi-task in fast-paced, dynamic environments and perform under pressure

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills with strong team player abilities to co-create solutions, facilitate awareness campaigns, and work collaboratively across divisions

About your application process

This job is closing on 17 May 2026.

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.

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