Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (CDA)

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Communicable Diseases Agency

Singapore

SGD 60,000 - 100,000

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7 days ago

Job description

What the role is:

As Deputy Director / Senior Assistant Director Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) in Strategic Planning Division (SPD), you will support Director SPD in the development of our ERM strategies; and implement the strategy to achieve its mission and outcomes. He/ She will support the management and divisions in identifying the key risks and prioritising the risks to be immediately addressed. The jobholder will play a critical role in shaping the agency's capacity to effectively respond to communicable disease challenges, contributing to the overall public health resilience of Singapore.

You will be working in a fast-paced and highly volatile environment that will require you to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities concurrently.

What you will be working on

The key responsibilities include the following:

Lead the development and implementation of CDA’s risk management strategy and framework that is aligned with the agency’s overall mission, vision, and strategic objectives.
Lead the identification, assessment, and prioritisation of risks across CDA.
Conduct regular risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for identified risks.
Establish and maintain a risk reporting system to keep senior management and stakeholders informed. Develop key risk indicators (KRIs) and monitor them regularly.
Prepare and present risk reports to the management committee and board of directors.
Work with our Operations division on the development and maintenance of business continuity plans to ensure the agency is prepared to respond effectively to potential disruptions and emergencies.
Ensure compliance with relevant risk management standards and regulations.
Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to strengthen the agency's risk management practices.
Foster a risk-aware culture throughout the agency through risk management training programmes for staff at all levels.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their risk perspectives and concerns.
Contribute to the agency's strategic planning process, ensuring alignment of organisational development initiatives with overall strategic objectives.

What we are looking for

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field.
Professional risk management certification (e.g., CRMA, CRISC) is highly desirable.
Minimum 8 years of experience in risk management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of enterprise risk management frameworks and best practices.
Experience in public health or healthcare risk management is preferred.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in crisis management and business continuity planning.

Note: Your appointment designation will commensurate with your relevant work experience. Successful candidates will be offered a 2-year contract in the first instance, and may be considered for placement on a permanent tenure or subsequent contract renewal.

About Communicable Diseases Agency

The Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) was established in 2025 as a statutory board under Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) to serve as the central authority for public health policymaking to manage and control the threat of communicable diseases. This is aimed at strengthening Singapore's public health capabilities built during the COVID-19 response to ensure a unified command and coordinated approach across all situations, from routine disease control to future outbreaks. CDA safeguards the nation from communicable diseases through disease surveillance, outbreak investigations, vaccination programs, public education, and global health collaboration. Beyond domestic activities, the CDA aims to expand Singapore’s global outreach and foster collaboration with international partners.