Senior / Health Policy Analyst (Regulatory Policy)

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Health is seeking an officer to develop and implement regulatory policies for the healthcare sector in Singapore. This role involves monitoring regulatory trends, engaging stakeholders, and coordinating cross-agency issues. The ideal candidate will have a background in public policy or public health, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively.

As an MOH officer, you will work towards ensuring Singaporeans have access to quality healthcare and support the continuous improvement of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy formulation or strategic planning; exposure to healthcare or legislation-related work is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review regulatory policies for healthcare services.
• Monitor local and international regulatory trends.
• Engage stakeholders to gather feedback.
• Coordinate cross-agency matters and manage inter-agency issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant training in public policy or public health

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

What the role is

The officer will develop, implement and review regulatory policies for the healthcare sector to safeguard patient safety and welfare, protect public interest, and support quality care for Singaporeans. The officer will also support the Division in facilitating cross‑agency issues between the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). You will be working in a fast‑paced environment that would sometimes require the ability to manage several priorities and stakeholders at the same time.

What you will be working on

• Develop and review regulatory policies for emerging healthcare services, including digital health platforms and assisted reproduction.
• Monitor local and international regulatory trends to support policy development and anticipate future healthcare regulatory needs.
• Support reviews and amendments of the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA), including reviewing regulatory standards for licensable services.
• Engage stakeholders and the public to gather feedback and facilitate smooth implementation of regulatory policies.
• Coordinate cross‑agency matters as MOH’s desk head for HSA, including managing inter‑agency issues and contributing to Whole‑of‑Government regulatory initiatives.

What we are looking for

Requirements

• Relevant training in public policy, public health, or related disciplines; postgraduate qualifications are advantageous.
• Relevant experience in policy formulation, implementation, or strategic planning; exposure to healthcare or legislation‑related work would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Ability to engage stakeholders and work collaboratively across agencies.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to convey policy considerations clearly in both written and verbal forms.
• Adaptability in a fast‑paced or evolving environment.

Ideal candidate should also possess the following key competencies

• 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.

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.