Senior Manager / Manager (Office Services)

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

Job summary

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) is hiring a Senior Manager / Manager for Office Services to oversee its office operations, sustainability initiatives, and stakeholder engagement. In this managerial role, you'll implement policies, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance with regulations while promoting a sustainable environment within the agency.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in office administration preferred.
• Experience in planning and implementing sustainability initiatives is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office operations and provide office services to CDA.
• Develop and implement office service policies and procedures.
• Coordinate business continuity planning and crisis management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in any discipline

Job description

What the role is:

As Senior Manager / Manager (Office Services) of the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), you will be involved in the setup and management of the office services function within the agency.

You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously to ensure a smooth transition to the CDA.

What you will be working on:

Your key responsibilities include the following:

• Be involved in the day-to-day running of CDA’s office operations and the provision of office services to CDA divisions, including managing key facilities-related contracts.

• Oversee relevant vendors to ensure the office facilities are well-maintained.

• Propose innovative processes to increase operational efficiency and streamline office processes.

• Develop and implement various office service policies and procedures.

• Support the implementation of Greengov.sg initiatives for CDA’s offices and ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and requirements.

• Promote awareness of sustainability within the organization through internal communications strategies.

• Assist in preparing CDA’s annual sustainability disclosures.

• Coordinate business continuity planning and crisis management, including maintaining the business continuity plan and promoting fire safety awareness.

Note: The jobholder may be activated for duty on weekends and after office hours as needed.

What we are looking for:

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in office administration is preferred.

• Tertiary qualification in any discipline.

• Experience in planning and implementing sustainability initiatives and reporting is an advantage.

• Familiarity with the Government Instruction Manual on Procurement is an advantage.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Effective stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Good team player.

• Independent, self-driven, and capable of multitasking in a fast-paced environment, performing under pressure and tight deadlines.

About Communicable Diseases Agency:

The CDA, established in 2025 under Singapore's MOH, serves as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage communicable diseases. It aims to strengthen Singapore’s public health capabilities, built during COVID-19, to ensure a unified and coordinated approach to disease control, from routine management to outbreaks. CDA conducts disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and international collaboration to safeguard the nation and expand Singapore’s global health outreach.