Assistant Manager/Manager (Innovation and Systems Section)

[What the role is]

In the Vector Control and Policy Department (VCPD), you will be part of a team that works to implement technologies to enhance operational capabilities in the areas of vector control, enforcement and public cleanliness, to meet current and future challenges. This includes market scanning of suitable solutions, sourcing for funds and piloting new technologies established in other industries, to assess their feasibility for integration into public health operations.

[What you will be working on]

You will partner internal stakeholders, institutions of higher learnings and external vendors to design, develop and manage technology initiatives, trials and related work. You will be responsible for the following:

• Identify operational challenges that could be addressed/ streamlined by introduction of technology or other processes
• Identify relevant technologies/ processes which can be applied to public health operations
• Plan implementation measures including conducting trials, sourcing for funding and appropriate partners, and managing related procurement processes
• Design and execute implementation plans, together with relevant stakeholders
• Attend to technology-related enquiries and troubleshooting issues
• Extract, manage, process, and analyse the data collated
• Manage and track the development of projects
• Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned

[What we are looking for]

The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities:

• A good team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) to facilitate working with diverse stakeholders
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently
• Resourceful and able to take initiative to drive projects
• Proficient in various computer skills, visualising and presentation skills
• Proficient in sense making and analysis of big data
• Experience in project managements preferred.
• Good organisation skills and able to multi-task
• Careful and meticulous with an eye for detail

As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you are required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.