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Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

The CDA is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore's communicable diseases preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response.

As a Senior/Public Health Officer of the Immunisation Policy and Strategy (IPS) Division, you will be contributing to the Division's objective of minimising morbidity and mortality of vaccine-preventable diseases of public health importance through shaping national immunisation policies and strategies.

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

You will ensure the smooth function of the National Immunisation Registry (NIR), including attaining high quality data, monitoring, reporting and analysing immunisation coverage in Singapore in relation to prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases. You will oversee the functions of NIR by working with the relevant stakeholders, including providing supervision and training to the vendor engaged to provide services to support the NIR functions. In addition, you will manage public enquiries and requests on vaccination related issues involving the NIR from members of public and healthcare professionals.

As the key administrator of the NIR system, you will also be involved in establishing and maintaining system linkages for data flow, ensuring proper data governance, as well as maintaining the NIR system to ensure its operational readiness.

As part of the review of the national vaccination programme, you will monitor the NIR data closely, support the conduct of relevant statistical analysis on an ongoing basis to understand disease trends, vaccination coverage and implications. You will also generate relevant reports to inform policy decisions.

Due to the cross-cutting nature of the work, you will have the opportunity to interact with respective MOH and healthcare stakeholders, in the maintenance and improvement of the NIR system.

What we are looking for

Job responsibilities

• Effective managing of accurate and secured information on notification of vaccination records received from Public Healthcare Institutions and private General Practitioners to the NIR
• Verify, review and update procedures as needed operationally and/or by regulatory requirements
• Maintaining the NIR system to ensure its operational readiness
• Ensure compliance to protocols for information security and management
• Working with stakeholders on the data flow to and from the NIR
• Enhance enablers to drive the national immunisation programmes

Job Requirements

• Work experience in public health-related field would be an added advantage
• Good personal management and organisational abilities to engage a large variety of stakeholders

• Possess good leadership skills and strong project management to lead the vendor team to work effectively and meet stipulated timelines

• Meticulous, with an eye for details, to ensure that the NIR is maintained with good quality data

• Forward-thinking, analytical mindset
• Good data literacy, with the ability to read, work with, analyse and communicate data
• Committed to work and willingness to work under pressure
• Good understanding of local and international communicable disease control principles

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

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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 Sep 2025.

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 for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.

Job Description
Establish Nutritional Standards
– Ensure food products meet public health and nutritional guidelines while maintaining authentic flavors and quality.
Menu & Product Development
– Work with chefs and R&D teams to enhance the nutritional value of existing dishes and develop healthier, high-quality options.
Food Safety & Compliance
– Ensure all food ingredients, formulations, and preparation processes comply with
SFA, HACCP , and other food safety and nutrition standards.
Consumer Education
– Develop engaging programs and materials to educate customers on healthier eating habits and nutritional choices.
Supply Chain Collaboration
– Work closely with suppliers to source high-quality ingredients that align with the company's health and nutrition standards.
Workforce Training
– Train kitchen and service staff on
nutritional guidelines, food hygiene, and healthier food preparation techniques .
Data Analysis & Reporting
– Monitor and analyze
sales performance, customer preferences, and emerging food trends
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Qualifications
Diploma or higher
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Certification as a
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3-5 years of experience
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Passion for
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What the role is
The Senior/Public Health Officer supports the Assistant/Deputy/Director in formulating and implementing disease prevention and control strategies to protect the health of Singaporeans by reducing the burden of disease infections through effective rapid response and outbreak management, surveillance programmes, policymaking, and prevention programmes for the long-term care sector.
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
You will be performing key day-to-day functions within the Healthcare Epidemiology unit of NICHE as follow:
Conduct disease epidemiological investigations, propose control measures to break the chain of transmission in long-term care facilities^
Implement and evaluate control measures
Engage 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
Part of the work will require the officer to be onsite (e.g., MSF homes, senior day care centres, active ageing centres) for outbreak investigations, where necessary. To protect the staff, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) training and the necessary immunity screening will be done prior to deployment.
Long-term care facilities include nursing homes, MSF homes (comprising adult disability homes, children and young persons homes/children disability homes, welfare homes, sheltered homes, senior group home, transitional shelters/crisis shelters, adults disability hostels, and safe sound sleeping places), active ageing centres, senior day care centres, and community care apartments.
What we are looking for
Job responsibilities
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.
Job Requirements
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
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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Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

As an officer in the Advanced Methods and Analytics Division, you will be part of a team that conducts infectious disease modelling to inform national policy development, surveillance and preparedness. This role requires not only relevant technical expertise but preferably a broad scientific knowledge of infectious diseases as well. 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

You will develop and deploy cutting-edge mathematical models on infectious disease related projects. Your work will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that support evidence-based public health decision making and interventions. The core areas of work will include, but are not limited to:

• Nowcasting and forecasting: Predicting infectious disease dynamics in real-time. Scenario modelling:
• Simulating potential outcomes of different disease scenarios, public health strategies and interventions.
• Long-term projections: Deriving long-term disease burden and making future-looking predictions.

What we are looking for

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and deploy infectious disease transmission-dynamic models to address key national communicable disease concerns.
• Partner with stakeholders to design, develop and address project-related questions, identify knowledge gaps, and address key gaps through appropriate analysis.
• Adapt and extend existing state-of-the-art models, or design and build new models where appropriate.
• Parameterise models by analysis of appropriate data and literature review.
• Synthesise evidence from literature, surveillance and other data sources to understand the natural history and epidemiology of infection, and the effectiveness of control measures.
• Prepare and present project outputs to stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Minimally a recognised education in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, computational biology or economics).
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in modelling infectious disease dynamics or in a comparable specialism.
• Demonstrated experience of programming in PYTHON and/or R, or any other directly transferrable language e.g. C++.
• Ability to identify, frame, formulate and solve problems, make judgments based on analysis and interpretation of complex data or situations, as well as assess and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to work with considerable initiative and independence and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate highly complex ideas, methods, and disseminate results clearly and succinctly to a wide audience of varying technical levels, including non-technical audience.

Attributes and aptitude:

• Analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Collaborative mindset.

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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 Sep 2025.

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 for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.

Communicable Diseases Agency

Fixed Terms

Closing on 11 Sep 2025

What the role is

As an officer in the Preparedness and Resilience Planning Division, you will be part of a dynamic team in 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 a Whole-of-Government (WOG) readiness strategy and plan to guide key sectors in developing pandemic preparedness capabilities/capacities to support national resilience towards pandemic. This includes familiarising with the International Health Regulations (IHR) and how our key partners adhere to them. You will be collaborating with these partners to ensure effective response strategies, facilitate operational plan development and mitigate preparedness and response gaps.

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

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies and policies for disease preparedness and resilience planning, including readiness strategies to identify, develop and build up pandemic preparedness capabilities/capacities across the Whole-of-Government, and a robust framework for readiness monitoring and evaluation.

• Situational Analysis: Synthesize information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment to provide rigorous analysis to guide decision-making and action.

• Policy Development: Translate findings from readiness evaluations and best practices to guide policy development for disease preparedness and resilience.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with multi-sectoral agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to infectious disease threats. This includes planning readiness evaluations and engagement efforts to ensure smooth operationalisation of pandemic preparedness strategies and plans.

What we are looking for

• Minimally education in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or equivalent or work experience in public health-related field 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 and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations and data, assess risks, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Demonstrate strong ability to breakdown complex issues, identify patterns and develop innovative solutions to address the challenges.
• 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- 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.

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.

About your application process

This job is closing on 11 Sep 2025.

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 for other roles within Communicable Diseases Agency or the wider Public Service.

• Near Novena MRT
• 1 Year contract
• Office hours
• $3800 to $4800 per month

Job Responsibilities:

• Programme Coordination: Support implementation of initiatives, working with agency co-leads, and tracking progress against international frameworks and Master Plan milestones.
• Research & Policy Support: Conduct healthcare-based research to develop evidence-based policy materials.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Events: Engage partners and support events and campaigns through coordination, content development, and public education efforts.
• Administrative & Secretariat Support: Manage meeting logistics and assist with project administration.

Requirements:

• Bachelors' Degree in Public Health/Life Sciences/Veterinary Science/Environmental Science or related field
• Have 2 to 12 years of working experience in public health, research, policy support, or programme coordination
• Post-graduate certifications will be an advantage

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The National University of Singapore seeks a Research Associate to support an ongoing clinical research study.

Main Responsibilities:

Conduct epidemiological oral examinations, facilitate participant recruitment, administer structured oral health questionnaires, and perform data entry in REDCap systems.

Requirements:

A strong foundation in interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and communication proficiency, as well as fluency in English and other languages. Prior experience in research or public health is desirable.

Health Innovation Specialist

We are seeking a Health Innovation Specialist to join our team at the National University of Singapore. As a Health Innovation Specialist, you will play a key role in evaluating the potential value of health innovations and conducting data analysis.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct literature reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions.
• Perform data cleaning, handling, and analysis to identify trends and patterns.
• Evaluate the economic impact of healthcare projects using cost-benefit analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and cost-utility analysis.
• Assist in drafting research abstracts and manuscripts for publication in reputable journals.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop evaluation reports that inform decision-making.
• Extract data from existing databases and published literature to support research initiatives.
• Manage projects from start to finish, including developing research objectives, conducting data analysis, and engaging with stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., public health, epidemiology, health economics).
• Proven experience in data analysis, statistical modeling, and project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and supportive work environment.

Our goal is to secure the public sphere by employing a skilled professional to enforce laws related to public health and safety.

This Enforcement Officer will play a vital role in maintaining order and ensuring compliance with regulations.

• To patrol designated areas and enforce laws and regulations as needed
• To respond to public inquiries and concerns, providing accurate information and assistance

• Citizen of Singapore or holding Permanent Residency status
• Possess a valid Class 2B driver's license
• Minimum secondary education
• Able to work a regular schedule with alternating days off

• A competitive salary package including a bonus of SGD $3,500 paid over a period of one year

The selected candidate will be part of our efforts to create a safer and more compliant community.