Medical Officer (Strategy Planning and Medical Operations Policy)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health seeks a Registered Medical Practitioner to guide the integration of medical and operational policies within healthcare crises. The role requires strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and over 5 years of healthcare experience to effectively manage complex challenges and support urgent operational needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in public or relevant private healthcare sector.
• Experience in policy development and strategic planning is advantageous.
• Independent and resourceful with a drive to complete tasks.

Responsibilities

• Guide medical policy translation into operational policies for crisis management.
• Provide clinical guidance on issues arising from operational policies.
• Ensure efficient operational workflows in new Healthcare Preparedness Facilities.

Skills

Analytical

Strong communication skills

People-oriented

Organisational skills

Ability to multitask

Strategic thinking

Education

Registered medical practitioner

Job description

What the role is:

This role is to guide the rationalisation and translation of medical policies into operational policies and strategic plans to prepare for ground implementation in the case of healthcare crisis and other emergencies.

What you will be working on:

1. Forward planning for longer-term healthcare operations and capabilities to support future crises.
2. Medical and clinical support to facilitate tight integration between medical policies and operational policies in MOH, acting as the bridge between clinical and operational stakeholders to enable operations to function optimally with minimal compromises.
3. Provide clinical guidance on medical issues pertaining to operations such as testing performance, vaccination requirements, quarantine protocols, and medical policies for telemedicine services.
4. Provide medical advice on clinical matters arising from quarantine operations.
5. Provide clinical guidance for the optimal design and setup of new Healthcare Preparedness Facilities, ensuring efficient operational workflows.

What we are looking for:

• Registered medical practitioner
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in the public or relevant private healthcare sector
• Prior experience in policy development, strategic planning, and/or operation implementation in healthcare is an asset
• Analytical, people-oriented individuals with strong communication and writing skills
• Ability to think strategically and analyse complex issues to propose innovative solutions
• Effective at building relationships, communicating persuasively, and resolving differences amicably to achieve win-win outcomes
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and adapt in fast-changing environments
• Independent, resourceful, and driven to complete tasks

About Ministry of Health:

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation, helping people to live well, live long, and with peace of mind. Singapore faces complex public healthcare challenges due to globalization, an aging population, and rising expectations. MOH’s responses include managing disease outbreaks like SARS and H1N1, designing an integrated healthcare system, expanding capacity and capabilities, and controlling healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will help formulate and implement policies that shape Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem, working with a diverse team to promote health, reduce illness, ensure accessible and affordable healthcare, and pursue medical excellence. Your work will significantly impact the health and lives of Singaporeans.