Senior / Assistant Director, Strategic Planning (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 Senior / Assistant Director, Strategic Planning in Strategic Planning Division (SPD), the job holder will support the Deputy Director, Strategic Planning in leading the development of CDA’s strategic planning approach and organisational strategies; and implement the strategy to achieve its mission and outcomes. The job holder will support the senior management in setting organisational goals and priorities, including setting processes, optimising resources and measuring the organisation’s performance to achieve desired goals. The job holder is required to work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of organisation’s direction and intent.

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

Lead the development and implementation of the organisational development strategy, ensuring alignment with the mission, vision, and values.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define strategic priorities, initiatives, including CDA’s 5 Year strategic plan, and establish Measurements of Success to measure progress.
Drive the development of actionable plans to achieve strategic objectives, and monitor progress towards goals.
Provide strategic guidance and support to division leads in aligning their initiatives with the overall organisational strategy.
Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust performance management framework to track and report on strategic initiatives.
Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making.
Involve Board of Directors to leverage board expertise and provide governance for Risk, Finance and Human Resources.

What we are looking for

Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Tertiary qualification in public health would be appreciated.
Proven track record of at least 3 years in strategic planning, organisational strategy, or a related field within the public sector, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Understanding of public health systems, communicable disease management, and the landscape in Singapore preferred.
Demonstrated strategic planning skills, with the ability to drive organisational change and transformation.
Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams.
Proficiency in strategic planning tools and methodologies.

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.