Manager/Senior Manager (Disease Strategy Office) Ministry of Health | Healthcare Closing in 3 day(s)

What the role is: You will be working in multi-disciplinary teams to examine local disease trends, identify diseases for prioritisation for action and resource allocation. You will play a critical role in the Disease Strategy Office to support the development, implementation and monitoring of national end-to-end disease-specific strategies to achieve a reduction in the burden of prioritised non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Singapore. 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: Develop national end-to-end disease-specific strategies to reduce the disease burden in Singapore for prioritised non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, cancer, ischaemic heart disease. Facilitate as well as track and monitor the implementation of the action plans and report on progress. Disease prioritisation to identify areas for improvement and resource allocation. What we are looking for: Tertiary education in public health or healthcare related fields (e.g., nursing, pharmacy or allied health) would be advantageous. Highly driven and enjoy working with multiple stakeholders to coordinate work across various functions. Able to work independently as well as in a team. Possess strong critical thinking, analytic and decision-making skills. Possess strong communication, interpersonal and writing skills. Experience in evidence review, strategic planning, project management and performing quantitative analysis would be advantageous. 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. About Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people – to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans. #J-18808-Ljbffr