67 Infection Prevention jobs in Singapore

As a key member of our healthcare team, the Infection Control Specialist will play a vital role in preventing and controlling infections in healthcare settings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing and experience in infection prevention and control. They will be responsible for implementing and executing infection prevention and control programs, conducting quality control audits, and providing advice and training to facilities on infection control measures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and execute infection prevention and control programs
• Conduct quality control audits on infection control and risk assessments
• Provide advice and training to facilities on infection control measures
• Work with infection control teams to develop and implement infection control policies and procedures
• Identify and investigate healthcare facility onset infections, outbreaks, clusters and risk of infection among patients, staff and equipment through ongoing surveillance and rounds

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum Diploma in Nursing with 2 years' relevant clinical practice as a Registered Nurse
• Formal infection prevention and control training or appointment as an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse

What We Offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a positive and supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. As an employee, you can expect:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application online. We look forward to hearing from you.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies and policies for disease preparedness and resilience planning, including stockpiling strategies for medical countermeasures.
• Situational Analysis: Synthesise information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment to provide rigorous analysis to guide decision-making and action.
• Policy Development: Formulate robust, evidence-based frameworks and approaches pertaining to public health preparedness and response, with a particular emphasis on securing medical countermeasures for disease threats of concern, supported by best practices and research findings where applicable.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Work with multi-sectoral agencies to ensure coherent and comprehensive disease preparedness and resilience planning. This includes close engagement with relevant stakeholders on the identification of requirements, procurement, and implementation of medical countermeasures.
  
  
  

• Qualification in public health, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, or an equivalent field; or relevant work experience in public health, pharmaceutical services, or policy development would be an added advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with skills in analysing situations and data, assessing risks, and developing evidence-based recommendations. Demonstrates resourcefulness in breaking down complex issues, identifying patterns and developing innovative solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of work.
  
  
  

• 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.
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

• Conduct disease epidemiological investigations, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission in long-term care facilities^
• Implement and evaluate control measures
• Engaging and collaborating with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on policies to control the spread of infectious diseases
• Prepare epidemiological reports on disease situations, including regular updates, to management
• Conduct after action reviews when indicated
  
  
  

• Assisting in the formulation of evidence-based policies to control the spread of infectious diseases, evaluation of the effectiveness of the current controls and measures in place today, and recommend improvements to disease control strategies based on evolving epidemiology of diseases and analysis of current disease control programmes and international practices for the long-term care sector.
• Engaging and collaborating with the sector lead i.e., MSF and relevant stakeholders in the long-term care sector, to formulate, implement, monitor and review policies and standard operating procedures for control of disease outbreaks. You will be working closely with the key stakeholders to align strategy, share information, review and refine processes, and maintain high-quality surveillance data for this sector.
• Leading disease epidemiological investigations, identify possible sources of transmission, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission, recommend control measures, and assist with communications to sector lead, relevant stakeholders and the public.
• Prepare disease-specific epidemiological situation reports, including regular updates to CDA and MOH Senior Management. Prepare professional inputs, liners, FAQs, and replies for external queries including from media, other government agencies.
• Be the point of contact to stakeholders and their partners for public health matters.
• Providing admin support for meetings, assisting in the preparation of agenda, meeting materials, and note-taking.
• Crisis communication during public health events: Communicate critical information to stakeholders including healthcare providers, the public, and media during disease outbreaks to ensure timely, coordinated, and effective responses while managing rapid and accurate dissemination of information under time pressure.
• Interagency coordination: Regularly coordinate with government agencies, healthcare institutions and internal health bodies to align priorities and approaches, ensuring seamless data exchange and resource sharing.
• Public information and education: Consistently provide the public and external agencies with up-to-date and accurate information about disease prevention and control measures, making complex information understandable and fostering public trust and compliance.
  
  
  

• Tertiary qualification, preferably good honours in a life science discipline; nursing background; or related disciplines e.g., bioengineering, allied health.
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent would be an advantage
• 2-3 years experience in public health would be an advantage
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects
• Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Willing to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks
• Willing to continuously keep up-to-date on new developments in the communicable diseases field
  
  
  

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies and policies for disease preparedness and resilience planning, including stockpiling strategies for medical countermeasures.
• Situational Analysis: Synthesise information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment to provide rigorous analysis to guide decision-making and action.
• Policy Development: Formulate robust, evidence-based frameworks and approaches pertaining to public health preparedness and response, with a particular emphasis on securing medical countermeasures for disease threats of concern, supported by best practices and research findings where applicable.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Work with multi-sectoral agencies to ensure coherent and comprehensive disease preparedness and resilience planning. This includes close engagement with relevant stakeholders on the identification of requirements, procurement, and implementation of medical countermeasures.
  

• Qualification in public health, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, or an equivalent field; or relevant work experience in public health, pharmaceutical services, or policy development would be an added advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with skills in analysing situations and data, assessing risks, and developing evidence-based recommendations. Demonstrates resourcefulness in breaking down complex issues, identifying patterns and developing innovative solutions.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of work.
  

• 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.
• As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.

• Conduct disease epidemiological investigations, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission in long-term care facilities^
• Implement and evaluate control measures
• Engaging and collaborating with relevant government agencies and stakeholders on policies to control the spread of infectious diseases
• Prepare epidemiological reports on disease situations, including regular updates, to management
• Conduct after action reviews when indicated
  

• Assisting in the formulation of evidence-based policies to control the spread of infectious diseases, evaluation of the effectiveness of the current controls and measures in place today, and recommend improvements to disease control strategies based on evolving epidemiology of diseases and analysis of current disease control programmes and international practices for the long-term care sector.
• Engaging and collaborating with the sector lead i.e., MSF and relevant stakeholders in the long-term care sector, to formulate, implement, monitor and review policies and standard operating procedures for control of disease outbreaks. You will be working closely with the key stakeholders to align strategy, share information, review and refine processes, and maintain high-quality surveillance data for this sector.
• Leading disease epidemiological investigations, identify possible sources of transmission, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission, recommend control measures, and assist with communications to sector lead, relevant stakeholders and the public.
• Prepare disease-specific epidemiological situation reports, including regular updates to CDA and MOH Senior Management. Prepare professional inputs, liners, FAQs, and replies for external queries including from media, other government agencies.
• Be the point of contact to stakeholders and their partners for public health matters.
• Providing admin support for meetings, assisting in the preparation of agenda, meeting materials, and note-taking.
• Crisis communication during public health events: Communicate critical information to stakeholders including healthcare providers, the public, and media during disease outbreaks to ensure timely, coordinated, and effective responses while managing rapid and accurate dissemination of information under time pressure.
• Interagency coordination: Regularly coordinate with government agencies, healthcare institutions and internal health bodies to align priorities and approaches, ensuring seamless data exchange and resource sharing.
• Public information and education: Consistently provide the public and external agencies with up-to-date and accurate information about disease prevention and control measures, making complex information understandable and fostering public trust and compliance.
  

• Tertiary qualification, preferably good honours in a life science discipline; nursing background; or related disciplines e.g., bioengineering, allied health.
• Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent would be an advantage
• 2-3 years experience in public health would be an advantage
• Analytical mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects
• Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• Willing to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks
• Willing to continuously keep up-to-date on new developments in the communicable diseases field
  

(What the role is)
As an officer in the Preparedness and Resilience Planning Division, you will be part of a dynamic team formulating strategies and developing comprehensive policies and plans to anticipate, prevent, and respond to communicable disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. Your responsibilities will encompass developing and coordinating strategies to ensure timely access to medical countermeasures in preparation for future outbreaks or public health emergencies. This includes assessing risks and trade-offs to develop evidence-based policies, supporting procurement and stockpiling efforts, and implementing strategic responses to ensure a coherent and effective approach. The role also involves engaging with multi-sectoral agencies and international counterparts, as well as participating in multilateral platforms, to strengthen medical countermeasure supply resilience, align response frameworks, and contribute to the development of long-term medical countermeasure policies.
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)
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies and policies for disease preparedness and resilience planning, including stockpiling strategies for medical countermeasures.
Situational Analysis: Synthesise information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment to provide rigorous analysis to guide decision-making and action.
Policy Development: Formulate robust, evidence-based frameworks and approaches pertaining to public health preparedness and response, with a particular emphasis on securing medical countermeasures for disease threats of concern, supported by best practices and research findings where applicable.
Coordination and Collaboration: Work with multi-sectoral agencies to ensure coherent and comprehensive disease preparedness and resilience planning. This includes close engagement with relevant stakeholders on the identification of requirements, procurement, and implementation of medical countermeasures.
(What we are looking for)
Qualification in public health, biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences, or an equivalent field; or relevant work experience in public health, pharmaceutical services, or policy development would be an added advantage.
Able to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with skills in analysing situations and data, assessing risks, and developing evidence-based recommendations. Demonstrates resourcefulness in breaking down complex issues, identifying patterns and developing innovative solutions.
Strong organisational skills with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of work.
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.
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
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We are seeking a Research Associate to join our team in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The successful candidate will work closely with national and international experts in various fields, including nutrition, reproductive health, maternal and child health, endocrinology, behaviour intervention, healthy longevity and aging, biostatistics, and epidemiology.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for coordinating research projects, liaising with stakeholders, and ensuring the successful completion of projects under the guidance of Prof Zhang Cuilin, Director of Global Centre for Asian Women's Health, NUS School of Medicine.

• Support IRB application administration and maintain Investigator Site Files.
• Conduct study recruitment, answer general enquiries, and check study eligibility.
• Conduct informed consent according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) guidelines, and the Human Biomedical Research Act (HBRA).
• Schedule study screening and follow-up visits.
• Perform study measurements, data, and biological sample collection according to SOPs.
• Maintain regular communication with team members at different study sites.
• Manage research study databases, including data queries.

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Master's degree, preferably with knowledge or experience in public health, medicine, and/or biology.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to multitask, and work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strict integrity standards in handling confidential matters.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tact, discretion, and diplomacy when working with diverse groups from varying cultures.
• Well-organized with good monitoring and follow-up skills within tight deadlines.
• Resourceful and comfortable in a fast-changing environment.
• Strong time-management and organization skills.

Public Health Research Assistant

• Disease modelling using agent-based/individual-based and SEIR models, as well as geospatial statistics and Bayesian statistics , for burden mapping .

The role involves conducting disease modelling , statistical analyses , academic writing and publication of results, and preparation of meeting materials for stakeholders.

• A degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics , mathematics , computational biology , or data science .),

We are seeking a skilled Research Fellow to join our interdisciplinary team focused on infectious disease modelling. The successful candidate will be working on a cutting-edge program involving genomic surveillance of dengue and Zika viruses in multiple countries.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mathematical and statistical methods applied to public health problems, with expertise in at least one of the following areas: infectious disease modelling, phylogenetics, or phylodynamics.

Key responsibilities include developing toolkits for real-time surveillance of genomic data, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, analyzing large-scale datasets, and presenting research findings at conferences and publishing results in peer-reviewed journals.

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as computer science, statistics, epidemiology, computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, machine learning, or a related discipline.

Additional qualifications include proficiency in programming languages (R, Python, C++, Java or Julia), experience with mathematical and statistical methods applied to real-world public health problems, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Previous publication in peer-reviewed journals is also an advantage.

A brief research statement outlining the candidate's research experience and future plans should be submitted with the application.

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a high-profile project with a multidisciplinary team of researchers from around the world.

The role offers a competitive package, including a salary range of $80,000 - $100,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Additionally, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.

Our organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, and detailed job descriptions. Three professional references who can provide letters of recommendation upon request should also be included.