What the role is:You will support the Ministry's efforts in advancing value-driven care at the national level leveraging on health performance and cost utilisation data to generate “value” in healthcare - driving better patient outcomes, reducing inefficiencies, improving safety and optimising resource utilisation. The role entails leading a team to identify areas of national priority, collaborate with clinical and technical experts, and policy makers to define evidence-based care pathways and outcome measures; analysis of data trends and generate sound inferences; use of data visualisation tools, and engagements with hospital leaders and value/quality leads on recommendations to close gaps and raise quality and safety. 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:1. Ensuring a systematic and holistic approach to evaluating healthcare interventions through Value-Driven Care methodology • Lead the development and implementation of value-driven care methodologies by working with clinicians and technical experts. • Develop standardised clinical care pathways, incorporating diagnostic and therapeutic milestones and its cost drivers. 2. Identifying or refining standardised outcome measures • Define or refine measurable clinical, process and cost outcomes aligned with developed clinical care pathways. 3. Identifying variations in clinical practice, processes and resource utilisation • Conduct detailed analysis to identify variations in clinical practice, adherence to pathways, patient outcomes and cost. • General insights on variation drivers and their impact on quality and cost • Translate variation analysis into actionable interventions. 4. Dissemination of findings to highlight clinical outcome trends, variations, inefficiencies, with recommendations for quality improvement • Develop structured reports, dashboards and presentations to effectively communicate findings to clinical and administrative stakeholders.What 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. • Stewarding Systems for Today and Tomorrow - Ability to strengthen and improve work systems and processes where needed. • Caring for, Developing and Inspiring Staff - Ability to be an effective people developer. Key Skills/Knowledge Require • Degree in any healthcare-related discipline. A medical degree (MBBS, MD or equivalent) is an advantage. • At least 3 years' experience working in a clinical environment, including medical affairs • Additional qualifications in public health, health policy, epidemiology or health informatics is highly desirable. • Aptitude in healthcare data analysis and data analytics tools • Experience in conducting coding review or audits • Knowledge of using statistical/ data visualisation applications will be an advantage. • Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint 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.
