Deputy/Senior Assistant Director (Population Health Division)

What The Role Is

You will join the Population Health Division (PHD) which is responsible for developing strategy, concepts and plans to improve long-term population health.

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

You will guide a team to:

1. Formulate, review, and implement strategies and plans based on evidence and research to identify target population segments, and improve the health of these segments
2. Review and improve selected resident service journeys for key population segments, with partners, in order to improve uptake of preventive health, e.g. how to improve the Healthier SG enrolment and health plan journey
3. Guide the development of resident-facing IT to meet population health goals, e.g. looking into how IT supports behavioural change and how this can be scaled.
4. Organise and guide approach to evaluating these population health efforts, and how we take action on the findings
5. Collaborate with partners to implement and monitor these efforts

What We Are Looking For

1. Curious and analytical, with good writing and communication skills
2. Self-driven and able to build connections and work collaboratively with multiple teams
3. Interest in seeking continual improvements in your portfolios, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
4. Commitment to and persistence in improving the healthcare system to serve Singaporeans better

Key Competencies Required

1. Ability to guide staff clearly, and foster growth in the team, both personally and for the team
2. Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of evidence-based plans
3. Established project management skills, e.g. ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities, and engage stakeholders effectively.

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, candidates may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.