- Location
- CDA - Novena Office Tower A, Level 23, Singapore
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Closing date
- Mar 12, 2026
- Source
- Workday
Description
[What the role is]
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.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 contact and environmental diseases
Epidemiological investigation and outbreak management for contact and environmental diseases
Develop and implement disease surveillance programmes for contact and environmental disease
Provide technical subject matter expertise for contact and environmental diseases
Programme management and administration
Human Resource Management
[What we are looking for]
Minimum tertiary qualifications from recognised discipline in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent
Minimum 8 years’ experience in public health at a public health agency or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or leadership experience in disease surveillance and outbreak management
Strong analytical skillsets, including proficiency of epidemiological investigation and data analysis techniques
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
Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire others
As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
