Senior/Assistant Director (Public Health Intelligence)

What the role is:

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is a new government agency established to oversee Singapore’s communicable disease preparedness, prevention and control, surveillance, risk assessment and outbreak response.

You will manage a team carrying out epidemic intelligence, risk assessment and risk communications activities pertaining to global infectious disease threats, to support Singapore’s public health response and preparedness for communicable diseases.

You will be required to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment that will require the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What will you be working on

• You will manage a team responsible for the identification, verification, triage, risk assessment and communication of global public health signals, events, and threats.
• You will also lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency in epidemic intelligence and risk assessment.
• In addition, you will oversee communications with overseas health authorities and international health organizations to fulfil Singapore’s international public health responsibilities and obligations, as well as foster technical collaborations with overseas counterparts.

What are we looking for

• Minimally a recognised tertiary education preferably Master’s degree in health science, public health, epidemiology or related fields.
• At least 4 years of work experience in public health.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Agile and analytical mindset.
• Keen eye for details.
• Precautionary attitude.
• Resilient and flexible under pressure.
• Good communication and inter-personal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management experience.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.