Senior/Health Policy Analyst (Planning & Education)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health invites applications for a policy-focused role shaping national healthcare manpower and education planning in Singapore. You will develop national projections for healthcare professions and implement training infrastructure and budgets to support programme ramp-ups.

You will engage diverse stakeholders to translate projections into actionable policies. Ideal candidates hold a tertiary qualification in business or healthcare, have policy or healthcare experience, and show

Qualifications

• Ter tiary qualification in a relevant field such as business or healthcare.
• Experience in policy making or healthcare is preferred.
• Statistics training is an advantage.
• Comfortable with data, statistics, and research tasks.
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Meticulous, systematic, and able to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• You will formulate and implement national healthcare manpower policies.
• You will develop projections for key healthcare professions and translate them into policies.
• You will work with stakeholders across healthcare and education sectors.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data handling

Writing & communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification in business or healthcare

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of a team to formulate and implement policies for national level healthcare manpower and education planning, to ensure adequate and timely manpower supply to support national healthcare strategies and new or existing service delivery models.You will be working in a dynamic environment that requires intellectual flexibility to innovate and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on:

You will be responsible for developing national-level manpower projections for key healthcare professions and putting in place processes to periodically refresh and review these projection models.You will be responsible for the development and implementation of healthcare programmes in Singapore, ensuring that the requisite training infrastructure, budget for clinical training and capabilities are developed to facilitate the intended ramp-up of healthcare programmes.You will work with diverse stakeholders across the healthcare and education sectors to translate manpower projections into policies, plans and strategies impacting the supply pipeline for healthcare professions.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as business or healthcare
• Prior experience in the policy making or healthcare industry
• Training in statistics will be an advantage
• Comfortable with data and statistics and research work
• Good writing and communication skills
• Meticulous and systematic
• Strong analytical skill
• Good interpersonal skills and team player

Key Competencies Required:

• Thinking Clearly & Making Sound Judgements - Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to support the crafting of sound policy recommendations; ability to grasp timelines, operating context and ground realities.
• Learning & Putting Skills into Action - Possesses the drive and curiosity to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and new ways of working.
• Improving & Innovating - Ability to seek continual improvements, and to innovate and experiment while managing the risks involved.
• Working Effectively with Stakeholders - Ability to mobilise and rally partners and stakeholders towards a collective purpose.

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

About Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) vision is to champion a healthy nation with our people - to live well, live long and with peace of mind. As an open country constantly exposed to an interconnected world, Singapore faces complex issues in public healthcare. MOH constantly grapples with new challenges brought on by an increasingly globalised world, a rapidly ageing population and rising expectations. MOH’s responses to these challenges include preventing and managing the outbreak of diseases such as SARS and Influenza A (H1N1), designing a healthcare system that delivers care in an integrated and effective manner, growing the capacity and capabilities within the sector, and managing healthcare inflation. As an MOH officer, you will be involved in formulating and implementing policies that guide Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem. You will work alongside a team with varied skills and backgrounds, but with the common goals of (i) promoting good health and reducing illnesses; (ii) ensuring that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare; and (iii) pursuing medical excellence. Your work will have far-reaching impact on the health and lives of Singaporeans.