Senior / Health Policy Analyst (Subsidy & Subvention) - Long Term Care

Ministry of Health; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Singapore is seeking a candidate to join the Healthcare Finance team. The role focuses on developing policies for sustainable financing in long-term care, which is essential for the ageing population. This position involves significant stakeholder engagement and requires strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate should excel in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate initiative, and be proficient in statistical tools. A unique opportunity to contribute to Singapore's healthcare system awaits.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to craft sound policy recommendations.
• Ability to seek continual improvements and innovate effectively.
• Experience in grant or funding administration will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop policies for sustainable financing and affordability of long-term care.
• Design government subsidies for residents requiring long-term care.
• Engage with various stakeholders to implement and review healthcare financing policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Proficiency in MS Office

Quantitative skills

Learning agility

Tools

STATA

Statistical software tools

Job description

What the role is:

You will be part of the Healthcare Finance team that oversees subsidy and subvention policy for the Long-Term Care (LTC) sector, which is growing rapidly due to our ageing population. 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 have the opportunity to develop policies to ensure the sustainable financing and affordability of long-term care, to support Singapore’s ageing population. This includes designing government subsidies for Singapore residents requiring long term care and developing subvention policies to support the development of the aged care sector. In doing so, you will work with various stakeholders (including other MOH Divisions, Government agencies, and long‑term care providers), and experience a wide range of work. This includes the design, implementation and review of healthcare financing policies, data analysis, project management, and public communications and engagement with providers.

What we are looking for:

• 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.
• Good quantitative skills, as well as writing and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and display initiative, under pressure in a fast‑paced environment and welcomes challenges.
• Meticulous and responsible, proficient in MS Office tools.
• Experience in grant or funding administration and/or IT system development and proficiency in statistical software tools (e.g. STATA) will be an advantage.

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.