Senior/ Public Health Officer (Food and Vector Diseases Division)

The Senior Public Health Officer / Public Health Officer with the Food & Vector Borne Diseases Division, you will be protecting the health of Singaporeans by reducing the burden of communicable diseases through contributing in the development and implementation of evidence-based policy formulation, implementing and overseeing effective diseases prevention and control programmes, including epidemiological surveillance programmes and timely outbreak response and management. Responsibilities • Formulation, implementation, monitoring and review of the prevention and control strategies for food and vector borne diseases • Epidemiological investigation and outbreak management for food and vector borne diseases • Develop and implement disease surveillance programmes for food and vector borne diseases • Provide technical subject matter expertise for food and vector borne diseases • Programme management and administration Requirements • Tertiary qualifications from recognised disciplines, preferably in a life sciences, medical or nursing background • Postgraduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology or equivalent • 2- 3 years’ experience in public health would be an advantage • Strong analytical skillsets • Ability to work under pressure and simultaneously on different projects • Excellent organisational skills and resourcefulness • Good inter-personal and communication skills • Ability to work effectively in a team and collaborate across disciplines • Willing to work beyond office hours, especially during outbreaks • Willing to continuously keep up-to-date on new developments in the communicable diseases field As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.