What the role is:You will be part of the Communications Strategy & Research Team that plans, coordinates and drives communications and engagement planning for MOH's key priorities and announcements. In this role, you will: • develop the strategic communications and engagement grid and messaging on MOH's key priorities and announcements • plan, coordinate and drive communications and engagement plans for MOH's key priorities and announcements • plan and execute red teaming and message testing for MOH policies and announcements • prepare info-ops plans during crises/emergencies 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:Comms and Engagement planning • collate and coordinate the communications and engagement grid for MOH's key priorities • develop message houses for key announcements and initiatives • plan, coordinate and drive comms and engagement plans for key announcements and initiatives Red teaming and message testing • Work on red-teaming and message testing to enhance rigour and resonance of comms narratives and messages Info-ops plans during crises/emergencies • Map out info-ops plans during crises/emergencies, including staging of communications and engagementWhat we are looking for:Key Competencies Require • 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.
