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Public Health Officer (Public Health Intelligence)

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What the role is:The Communicable Diseases Agency is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore's communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response.You will be part of a team that carries out epidemic intelligence, risk assessment and risk communications activities pertaining to global infectious disease threats, to support Singapore's public health response and preparedness for communicable diseases.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 will you be working onYou will undertake daily horizon scanning to identify, verify and triage potential public health signals, events, and threats worldwide, including on weekends and public holidays. * As part of a team, you will conduct regular and ad-hoc risk assessments of verified public health events and threats and develop relevant risk communications collaterals to be disseminated to public and private stakeholders.
  • You will communicate and liaise with overseas health authorities and international health organizations to fulfil Singapore's international public health responsibilities and obligations, including overseas travel to participate in relevant meetings and workshops.
  • You may be required to undertake project work, and other administrative, developmental, procurement and fiscal responsibilities.
[What are we looking for]
  • Minimally a recognised tertiary education preferably a Bachelor's degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, health science, public health or related fields
  • Work experience in public health-related field would be an added advantage
  • Detail-oriented
  • Objective and analytical mindset
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.
  • Must be able to work outside office hours especially during outbreaks and other times of crisis.
  • As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About Communicable Diseases Agency:The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore's global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.
What the role is:The Communicable Diseases Agency is a new government agency that is being established by the Ministry of Health (MOH) to oversee Singapore's communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response.You will be part of a team that carries out epidemic intelligence, risk assessment and risk communications activities pertaining to global infectious disease threats, to support Singapore's public health response and preparedness for communicable diseases.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 will you be working onYou will undertake daily horizon scanning to identify, verify and triage potential public health signals, events, and threats worldwide, including on weekends and public holidays. * As part of a team, you will conduct regular and ad-hoc risk assessments of verified public health events and threats and develop relevant risk communications collaterals to be disseminated to public and private stakeholders.
  • You will communicate and liaise with overseas health authorities and international health organizations to fulfil Singapore's international public health responsibilities and obligations, including overseas travel to participate in relevant meetings and workshops.
  • You may be required to undertake project work, and other administrative, developmental, procurement and fiscal responsibilities.
[What are we looking for]
  • Minimally a recognised tertiary education preferably a Bachelor's degree in medicine, veterinary medicine, health science, public health or related fields
  • Work experience in public health-related field would be an added advantage
  • Detail-oriented
  • Objective and analytical mindset
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Good communication and inter-personal skills
  • Must be able to work on weekends and public holidays.
  • Must be able to work outside office hours especially during outbreaks and other times of crisis.
  • As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.
About Communicable Diseases Agency:The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore's global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.