Public Health Officer/ Senior Public Health Officer (Epidemiology)

Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health agency in Singapore is seeking an officer for the Advanced Methods and Analytics Division. The role involves conducting data analysis to support public health interventions for infectious diseases. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and at least 3 years of experience in policy evaluation. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work environment with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in programme or policy evaluation.
• Ability to identify, frame, formulate and solve problems using complex data.
• Demonstrated experience in cost-effectiveness and impact analyses.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize evidence to inform evaluation approaches.
• Design and implement analytical approaches for evaluating outcomes.
• Prepare and present project outputs to stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Strategic thinking

Collaborative mindset

Education

Recognised education in health economics, public health, statistics or epidemiology

Tools

R

STATA

TreeAge

Job description

What the role is

As an officer in the Advanced Methods and Analytics Division, you will be part of a team that conducts data analysis to inform national policy development, surveillance and preparedness for infectious diseases. This role requires not only relevant technical expertise but preferably a broad scientific knowledge of infectious diseases as well. 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 design evaluation approaches and implement appropriate statistical methods or mathematical models to assess the impact of public health interventions on infectious diseases, including assessments of health outcomes and economic impact. Your work will transform complex data into clear, actionable insights that support evidence‑based public health decision making and interventions.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Synthesise evidence from literature and other data sources and conduct critical appraisals of published evidence to inform evaluation approaches
• Design and implement robust analytical approaches for evaluating outcomes and economic impact
• Parameterise model‑based economic evaluations by analysis of appropriate data and literature review
• Prepare and present project outputs to stakeholders

Job Requirements

• Minimally a recognised education in health economics, public health, statistics or epidemiology.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in programme or policy evaluation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge on programme evaluation frameworks and approaches.
• Demonstrated experience in cost‑effectiveness and impact analyses using ex‑ante or ex‑post evaluation approaches using R, STATA and/or TreeAge.
• Ability to identify, frame, formulate and solve problems, make judgments based on analysis and interpretation of complex data or situations, as well as assess and devise appropriate responses.
• Ability to work with considerable initiative and independence and as a team member in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate highly complex ideas, methods, and disseminate results clearly and succinctly to a wide audience of varying technical levels, including non‑technical audience.

Attributes and aptitude

• Analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and planning abilities.
• Collaborative mindset.

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