Senior / Public Health Officer (Data)

Government Technology Agency (GovTech); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GovTech in Singapore seeks a Senior/Public Health Officer in the Advanced Methods and Analytics Division to strengthen public health surveillance by developing AI solutions and turning complex data into actionable insights for evidence-based decisions.

You will build scalable data pipelines, evaluate models, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate findings for diverse audiences while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced public service environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience deploying AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms (preferably AWS).
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field preferred.
• Proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI for dashboards, data pipelines, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop AI prototypes, including LLM-powered agents with RAG and conversational AI for public health intelligence.
• Develop and optimise data strategies to process infectious disease data, detect outbreak patterns, and trigger alerts.
• Design and develop data visualisations for decision-making.
• Build scalable data processing pipelines and automate reporting and workflows.
• Conduct model evaluation and performance monitoring.
• Partner with stakeholders to scope projects and translate findings for diverse audiences.
• Support other operational priorities as required.

Skills

AI/ML development

Python

SQL

Tableau/Power BI

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Project management

Communication skills

Public health analytics

LLM-based applications

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Data Science

Tools

AWS

Python

Tableau

Job description

What the role is

As a Senior/Public Health Officer in the Advanced Methods and Analytics Division, you will help strengthen public health surveillance and outbreak response by developing AI solutions and turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive evidence-based decisions and interventions. 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

• Develop AI prototypes, including LLM-powered agents with capabilities such as RAG and conversational AI for public health intelligence
• Develop and optimise strategies to obtain and process infectious disease data, detect outbreak patterns, assess risk levels, and trigger timely alerts
• Design and develop fit-for-purpose data visualisations for public health decision-making
• Build scalable data processing pipelines and automate reporting and business workflows
• Conduct model evaluation and performance monitoring
• Partner with stakeholders to scope projects, address analytical gaps, and translate complex findings into clear outputs for diverse audiences
• Support the division’s other operational priorities, as required

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutions on cloud platforms (preferably AWS), including LLM-based applications, model evaluation and AI safety
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related quantitative field will be preferred
• Proficiency in Python/R, SQL, and Tableau/Power BI for interactive dashboard, data pipeline, workflow automation, and enterprise system integration
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience managing vendors and delivering projects within timelines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex findings into clear outputs for diverse audiences
• Experience in public health, healthcare or infectious disease analytics would be an advantage

The Singapore Public Service plays a key role in the economic growth, progress and stability of Singapore by formulating and implementing government policies, as well as providing key public services. Whether you are a fresh graduate joining the workforce or an experienced professional, the Singapore Public Service offers a great variety of job opportunities for you. The work in the Public Service can be broadly categorised into the following sectors: Economic, Social, Security & External Relations, and Administration & Corporate Development. Be part of the team that shapes the future of Singapore.