To protect the health of Singaporeans by reducing the burden of communicable diseases through evidence-based policy formulation, the implementation of effective disease prevention and control programmes, including epidemiological surveillance programmes and timely outbreak response and management.

[What the role is]

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]

Formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of the prevention and control strategies for airborne and droplet-borne diseases

Epidemiological investigation and outbreak management for airborne and droplet-borne diseases

Develop and implement disease surveillance programmes for airborne and droplet-borne disease

Provide technical subject matter expertise for airborne and droplet-borne diseases

Programme management and administration

[What we are looking for]

Recognised qualification, preferably good honours in a life science discipline; or medical or nursing background

Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent would be an advantage

2-3 years’ experience in public health would be an advantage

Strong analytical skillsets

Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects

Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness

Good inter-personal and communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across disciplines

Willing to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks

Willing to continuously keep up-to-date on new developments in the communicable diseases field