Senior Executive/Executive, National Preparedness (1-year contract)

Senior Public Health Officer/Public Health Officer (Senior Executive/Executive), National Preparedness 

(This role will be hired under the Ministry of Health)

As an officer in the Communicable Diseases Group (CDG) in MOH and the future Communicable Disease Agency (CDA), you will be part of a dynamic team in formulating strategies and developing comprehensive policies and plans to anticipate, prevent, and respond to communicable disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. Your responsibilities will encompass forward planning, policy evaluation and response coordination to ensure a comprehensive and unified preparedness and response posture at the Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society level. This includes fostering collaboration with key sectoral partners to ensure effective response strategies, facilitate operational plan development and mitigate preparedness and response gaps.

Key Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities will include the following:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategies and policies for disease preparedness including pandemic planning, response strategies Situational analysis:
• information from a wide range of sources in a complex environment to provide rigorous analysis to guide decision-making and action
• Policy Development: Develop and advocate for policies and guidelines related to disease preparedness, incorporating best practices and meeting public health standards.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborate with multi-sectoral agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to infectious disease threats.
• Communications and Engagement:  Develop and implement engagement efforts, as well as partner and collaborate with multi-sectoral agencies on the operationalization of pandemic preparedness strategies.

Job Requirements:

• Degree in public health, epidemiology, infectious diseases, or equivalent or work experience in public health-related field would be an added advantage.
• Able to work effectively in a team and collaborate with others.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences, including policymakers, healthcare professionals, and the public.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations and data, assess risks, and develop evidence-based recommendations. Demonstrate strong ability to breakdown complex issues, identify patterns and develop innovative solutions to address the challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and adaptability to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Commitment to upholding ethical standards, confidentiality, and professional integrity in all aspects of work.