What the role is:As Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director in the Policy & Plans Division, Crisis Strategy and Operations Group (CSOG), you will lead a team to drive capability development and governance initiatives to strengthen and support MOH's resiliency and response across healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. 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) Capability Development and Governance • Work with stakeholders to identify upstream risks and develop governance frameworks (including legislation) to ensure the delivery of the health sector's essential services in crises, in alignment with Whole-of-Government objectives. • Identify capability gaps and novel capabilities related to enhancing MOH's resiliency and response to healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. • Design and implement capability development strategies and initiatives that strengthen the health sector's resiliency across healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of capability development strategies and initiatives. (2) Strategic Engagement • Formulate, develop and implement engagement and partnership strategies with CSOG's key stakeholders and partners in the public, private and people sectors, including ancillary healthcare vendors which can be activated in times of healthcare crisis. • Work with CSOG divisions to shape engagement and partnership plans, including identifying opportunities for collaboration and designing novel engagement approaches for different stakeholder groups to increase reach and effectiveness. • Plan and organise stakeholder engagement platforms such as appreciation sessions and networking opportunities. (3) Crisis Operations Planning and Implementation • During disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, oversee operations control and coordination for mass vaccination operations, in accordance with MOH vaccination policy. (4) Staffing and Administration • Facilitate as a CSOG secretariat to staff key forums at the Ministry and Inter-Ministry level for CSOG-wide capability development and governance matters.What we are looking for:Requirements: • Minimum 8 years working experience in the public sector, or relevant private sector related to healthcare. Candidates with experience in leadership/supervisory role is preferred • Experience in capability development, strategic planning and/or operation implementation in healthcare sector will be advantageous • Possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact at different levels • Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. • Able to build strong relationships and communicates effectively and persuasively with others, valuing their views and resolving differences amicably to achieve win-win outcomes. • Excel in organisational skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-changing environments. • Display strong initiative, resourcefulness with minimal supervision. • Display leadership and supervisory capabilities. 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.
What the role is:As Senior Assistant Director / Assistant Director in the Policy & Plans Division, Crisis Strategy and Operations Group (CSOG), you will lead a team to drive capability development and governance initiatives to strengthen and support MOH's resiliency and response across healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. 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) Capability Development and Governance • Work with stakeholders to identify upstream risks and develop governance frameworks (including legislation) to ensure the delivery of the health sector's essential services in crises, in alignment with Whole-of-Government objectives. • Identify capability gaps and novel capabilities related to enhancing MOH's resiliency and response to healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. • Design and implement capability development strategies and initiatives that strengthen the health sector's resiliency across healthcare crises and emergency scenarios. • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of capability development strategies and initiatives. (2) Strategic Engagement • Formulate, develop and implement engagement and partnership strategies with CSOG's key stakeholders and partners in the public, private and people sectors, including ancillary healthcare vendors which can be activated in times of healthcare crisis. • Work with CSOG divisions to shape engagement and partnership plans, including identifying opportunities for collaboration and designing novel engagement approaches for different stakeholder groups to increase reach and effectiveness. • Plan and organise stakeholder engagement platforms such as appreciation sessions and networking opportunities. (3) Crisis Operations Planning and Implementation • During disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, oversee operations control and coordination for mass vaccination operations, in accordance with MOH vaccination policy. (4) Staffing and Administration • Facilitate as a CSOG secretariat to staff key forums at the Ministry and Inter-Ministry level for CSOG-wide capability development and governance matters.What we are looking for:Requirements: • Minimum 8 years working experience in the public sector, or relevant private sector related to healthcare. Candidates with experience in leadership/supervisory role is preferred • Experience in capability development, strategic planning and/or operation implementation in healthcare sector will be advantageous • Possess strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and interact at different levels • Demonstrate strategic thinking and problem-solving skills. • Able to build strong relationships and communicates effectively and persuasively with others, valuing their views and resolving differences amicably to achieve win-win outcomes. • Excel in organisational skills, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail, ability to multi-task and adapt to fast-changing environments. • Display strong initiative, resourcefulness with minimal supervision. • Display leadership and supervisory capabilities. 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.
