Communicable Diseases Agency

Senior/ Public Health Officer (Programmes and Partnerships)

Fixed Terms

Closing on 19 May 2026

What the role is

You will be part of a team responsible for translating the policies and strategies of the HIV-Hepatitis-STI (HHS) Division into actionable programmes and projects. This involves working closely with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners to implement interventions aimed at controlling HIV and STIs and eliminating viral hepatitis in Singapore.

You will be responsible for planning and implementing key outreach and education initiatives, including developing the overarching outreach and education strategy for HHS diseases. A key focus of the role will be growing the Singapore HIV, Hepatitis and STI Congress from a local platform into a regional one by engaging regional partners and stakeholders, expanding the congress's reach and profile, and coordinating the programming and logistics necessary to support this growth. This role also involves providing content-related expertise to inform the development of educational materials and campaigns that promote health awareness and encourage participation in prevention and treatment programmes. Last, the individual should monitor and evaluate periodically the effectiveness of outreach initiatives.

As part of the role, you should also be comfortable with basic data analysis to assess the impact and effectiveness of outreach strategies to help inform strategic decisions and policy formulations.

As a health officer within HHS, the job holder will also be involved in case investigations, interviews, and contact tracing pertaining to bloodborne disease notifications submitted through national disease registries.

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

What you will be working on

Conceptualisation, development, and conduct of education and outreach programmes aimed at increasing awareness of the relevant diseases to increase testing and treatment, and reduction of stigma.
Perform in-depth case investigations in response to disease outbreaks and subsequent reporting of findings to the relevant stakeholders.
Issuance of collaborative agreements, monitoring of budgets and key performance indicators, co-creation of programmes with monitoring and evaluation of programme effectiveness.
Management and conducting of research projects as required.
Any other division-related matters.

What we are looking for

Minimum qualifications in recognised disciplines, preferably in Public Health, Health Information Management, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Knowledge of the healthcare landscape in Singapore, particularly in HIV, hepatitis C, and STI management, would be advantageous.
Experience in public health programme management, stakeholder engagement, or related areas would also be advantageous.
Ability to navigate the complexities of public health initiatives, including managing multiple projects, engaging with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring the successful implementation of health programmes.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Proficiency in data analysis and report writing

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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