Manager/Assistant Manager (Surveillance and Analysis Branch)

Public Service Division; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vector Control Operations Division (VCOD) of Public Service Division in Singapore invites an analytical and motivated professional to join the Surveillance and Analysis branch. You will work with surveillance and operational data to monitor vector risks, identify trends, and translate findings into actionable insights for planning and decision making.

The role offers opportunities to strengthen geospatial analytics, automation, data visualisation and emerging analytical tools to enhance

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience processing and visualising large datasets.
• Familiarity with Python, R, ArcGIS or Power BI would be advantageous.
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Curious and adaptable, with interest in automation and AI.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess vector trends using surveillance, inspection, public feedback, enforcement, and other operational data.
• Develop surveillance and analytical products such as reports, dashboards, and maps to support situational awareness and operations.
• Apply geospatial and quantitative analysis to identify spatial patterns, risks and potential drivers, and support prioritisation and targeting of interventions.
• Strengthen surveillance methods and capabilities by developing indicators, clustering and risk-scoring approaches, and using automation, AI and other digital tools to improve early detection and productivity.
• Translate insights into action by working with operational and technical stakeholders to address business needs and turn analytical findings into practical recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Data visualization

Geospatial analysis

Communication

Education

Public health / Epidemiology (advantageous)

Tools

Python

R

ArcGIS

Power BI

Job description

[What the role is]

The Vector Control Operations Division (VCOD) safeguards public health through the surveillance, prevention and control of vector-related diseases and risks in Singapore.

We are looking for an analytical and motivated individual to join the Surveillance and Analysis branch. You will work with surveillance and operational data to monitor vector risks, identify emerging trends and translate findings into actionable insights for operational planning and decision-making.

The role combines established surveillance functions with opportunities to strengthen how we work through geospatial analytics, automation, data visualisation and emerging analytical tools.

[What you will be working on]

What you will be working on:

• Monitor and assess vector trends using surveillance, inspection, public feedback, enforcement, and other operational data
• Develop surveillance and analytical products such as reports, dashboards, and maps to support situational awareness and operations.
• Apply geospatial and quantitative analysis to identify spatial patterns, risks and potential drivers, and support prioritisation and targeting of interventions
• Strengthen surveillance methods and capabilities by developing indicators, clustering and risk-scoring approaches, and using automation, AI, and other digital tools to improve early detection and productivity
• Translate insights into action by working with operational and technical stakeholders to address business needs and turn analytical findings into practical recommendations

[What we are looking for]

What we are looking for:

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with an interest in applying data to real-world operational challenges
• Experience in processing, analysing and visualising large datasets, with familiarity in analytical techniques such as trend analysis, clustering, regression, risk scoring or statistical testing
• Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, ArcGIS or Power BI would be advantageous
• Ability to communicate analytical findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Curious and adaptable, with an interest in using automation, AI and emerging technologies to improve ways of working
• A background in public health, epidemiology, statistics, data analytics, geography/GIS, environmental science or a related discipline would be advantageous