What the role is:You will develop, implement, and review regulatory policies for healthcare sector, with the aim to safeguard patient safety, welfare and protecting public interest, while ensuring agility and relevancy of our frameworks. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.What you will be working on:Depending on the portfolio you are assigned, you will be involved in the following key areas of work: • Developing, reviewing and implementing regulations pertaining to healthcare services, digital health, assisted reproduction, and other discrete and emerging regulatory policy issues. • Monitoring ethical developments to inform healthcare policies and regulatory approaches. • Engaging with the public and key stakeholders in various sectors (like industry, healthcare institutions, and professionals) and across government to obtain feedback on regulatory policies, via continual engagement as well as consultation sessions. • Supporting other routine policy workWhat we are looking for:Requirements: • Education in Healthcare (e.g. Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy), Social Sciences (e.g. Public Policy, Economics, Sociology) or Legal would be useful for this role. • Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Public Policy or Public Management is an advantage • Relevant working experience in the area of policy formulation and/or implementation, regulation/governance, strategic planning in healthcare or legal sector is preferred. • Familiarity with emerging trends in the healthcare domain (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Precision Medicine) is an advantage. • Possess ability to think analytically and critically • Possess intellectual flexibility and socio-political sensitivity • Possess strong written and verbal communications skills • Possess good people skills and able to work with internal and external stakeholders • An ability to work both independently and as a team • An ability to be proactive and to work in a fast-paced environment 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.
What the role is:You will develop, implement, and review regulatory policies for healthcare sector, with the aim to safeguard patient safety, welfare and protecting public interest, while ensuring agility and relevancy of our frameworks. You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that would require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.What you will be working on:Depending on the portfolio you are assigned, you will be involved in the following key areas of work: • Developing, reviewing and implementing regulations pertaining to healthcare services, digital health, assisted reproduction, and other discrete and emerging regulatory policy issues. • Monitoring ethical developments to inform healthcare policies and regulatory approaches. • Engaging with the public and key stakeholders in various sectors (like industry, healthcare institutions, and professionals) and across government to obtain feedback on regulatory policies, via continual engagement as well as consultation sessions. • Supporting other routine policy workWhat we are looking for:Requirements: • Education in Healthcare (e.g. Medicine, Life Sciences, Pharmacy), Social Sciences (e.g. Public Policy, Economics, Sociology) or Legal would be useful for this role. • Postgraduate Degree in Public Health, Public Policy or Public Management is an advantage • Relevant working experience in the area of policy formulation and/or implementation, regulation/governance, strategic planning in healthcare or legal sector is preferred. • Familiarity with emerging trends in the healthcare domain (e.g. Artificial Intelligence, Precision Medicine) is an advantage. • Possess ability to think analytically and critically • Possess intellectual flexibility and socio-political sensitivity • Possess strong written and verbal communications skills • Possess good people skills and able to work with internal and external stakeholders • An ability to work both independently and as a team • An ability to be proactive and to work in a fast-paced environment 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.
