Assistant Director, Mental Health Strategy and Policy

Ministry of Health (Singapore); Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health (Singapore) seeks a senior policy leader to coordinate Whole-of-Government efforts, develop national mental health strategies, and advance social-health integration across sectors. You will manage priorities and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, evidence-based recommendations, and liaison with interagency committees to implement the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.

Qualifications

• Requires strong strategic thinking and leadership in public health policy.
• Proven ability to analyze health data and translate into policy recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for inter-agency coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to formulate and review national mental health policies across sectors.
• Engage inter-ministerial stakeholders to address gaps in services.
• Drive long-term planning including digital mental health strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Data-driven decisions

Education

Medical degree

Public health postgraduate

Job description

Ministry of Health (Singapore) seeks a senior policy leader to coordinate Whole-of-Government efforts, develop national mental health strategies, and advance social-health integration across sectors. You will manage priorities and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, evidence-based recommendations, and liaison with interagency committees to implement the National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.