Communicable Diseases Agency

Senior/ Assistant Director (Surveillance Programmes)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 19 May 2026

What the role is

You will be part of a team supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of communicable disease surveillance programmes. The position contributes to Singapore’s ability to detect, prepare for, and respond to emerging communicable disease threats.

You will be required to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

Drive the development, implementation and monitoring of the National Surveillance Strategy including establishing appropriate governance, coordination and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms where appropriate.
Engage extensively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate capture of surveillance data, smooth implementation of surveillance systems, timely resolution of operational issues, regular review of processes, and efficient dissemination of relevant information to support public health interventions and risk communications.
Oversee budgets and monitoring and reporting of KPIs for disease-agnostic surveillance systems and programmes.
Develop and maintain data collection tools and processes, including the exploration of innovative tools and strategies for efficient and integrated data collection and management
Preparing reports, summaries, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

What we are looking for

A recognised qualification preferably a Master or Doctoral degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related fields.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in public health, epidemiology, or data analysis (experience with surveillance programmes is an advantage), with at least 2 years in a leadership position
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

About your application process

This job is closing on 19 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.

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