About this role
[What the role is] As a Senior/ Public Health Officer, you will be protecting the health of Singaporeans by reducing the burden of communicable diseases through the development and implementation of evidence-based policy formulation, implementing and overseeing effective disease prevention and control programmes, including epidemiological surveillance programmes and timely outbreak response and management.
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] Key Job Responsibilities:
• Formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of the prevention and control strategies for contact and environmental diseases
• Develop and implement surveillance programmes
• Epidemiological investigation and outbreak management
• Provide technical subject matter expertise
• Programme management and administration
[What we are looking for] Job Requirements:
• Preferably with Pharmacy, Life Science, Medical, Nursing, Public Health or Epidemiology background
• 2-3 years work experience in public health would be advantageous
• 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
• 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.