Senior Assistant Director/ Assistant Director (surveillance And Epidemiology)

tech.gov.sg

National tb registry functions
Tb surveillance and laboratory data
Contact tracing initiation
You will lead the Surveillance and Epidemiology team and oversee the national TB registry functions, including processing TB notifications, TB surveillance and laboratory data, and contact tracing initiation

Job Summary

  • You will lead the Surveillance and Epidemiology team and oversee the national TB registry functions, including processing TB notifications, TB surveillance and laboratory data, and contact tracing initiation.
  • You will monitor programme performance, conduct regular auditing, and provide feedback to stakeholders on data completeness and timeliness.
  • You will provide epidemiological input into the NTBP, oversee WGS-related works, and train and guide new officers.

Matching Summary

You will lead the Surveillance and Epidemiology team and oversee the national TB registry functions, including processing TB notifications, TB surveillance and laboratory data, and contact tracing initiation.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • national TB registry functions
  • TB surveillance and laboratory data
  • contact tracing initiation
  • WGS-related works
  • epidemiological support
  • pre-entry TB screening programme

Nice-to-have

  • manage multiple priorities
  • dynamic environment
  • interpersonal dynamics
  • mentoring staff

Key Requirements

  • Master's Degree or PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field
  • At least 5 years of experience in healthcare sector
  • Experience in report submission, manuscript preparation and publication
  • Working experience in Epidemiology, epidemiological research, and statistical analysis

Work Rights

Not specified

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