Job Vacancies

About the role
You oversee force health protection operations, policies and capability development for the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) while managing the Biodefence Centre's initiatives.

What you will be working on

• Manage disease outbreak responses
• Review communicable diseases programmes
• Lead capability development projects
• Oversee biodefence operations
• Set biodefence policies
• Manage biological threat detection
• Train biodefence staff
• Develop MINDEF/SAF biodefence capabilities

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining technical competence in evolving public health landscape
• Managing disease outbreaks under time pressure
• Engaging effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Keeping current with infectious disease developments

What we are looking for

• At least 10 years of experience in public health, biodefence or communicable disease management or government or healthcare sector background
• Crisis management abilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Stakeholder management expertise
• Good leadership abilities

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role
You are responsible for ensuring the day-to-day running of a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) medical centre, managing both medical and general logistics, as well as overseeing manpower resources and duty systems.

What you will be working on

• Perform clinical duties and provide medical support to the camp's tenant units
• Supervise and train Full-Time National Servicemen (NSFs) medics in the medical centre
• Manage the medical centre's manpower resources and duty system
• Oversee the provision of report sick services, medical reviews, medical cover, and emergency medical treatment to servicemen within supported units

Challenge(s)

• Balancing the diverse demands of providing effective medical support while understanding and adapting to the supported units' training and operational activities

What we are looking for

• Preferably with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Education in administration, nursing, health science, or a related field
• Strong leadership skills to successfully lead a team
• Good communication skills to deal with a myriad of stakeholders

(Applicants with no experience may apply.)

Appointment will be commensurate with your experience.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About the role

You assist in identifying operational gaps and opportunities in musculoskeletal health for the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

What you will be working on

• Identify operational gaps and opportunities in musculoskeletal health
• Contribute to the Medical Research Workplan
• Conduct musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials
• Analyse musculoskeletal health data
• Implement approved interventions in the RSN units

Challenge(s)

• Maintaining a strong command of research methodology and tools for data collection and analysis
• Designing and conducting effective research projects and trials in a military naval context
• Developing a thorough understanding of musculoskeletal-related issues specific to the Navy

What we are looking for

• Education in Applied Science with an emphasis in Exercise and Sports Science
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant working experience
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You design, plan, and execute musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials as the subject matter expert for sports science and exercise physiology-related matters in the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).

What you will be working on

• Design, plan, and execute musculoskeletal health research projects and operationalisation trials
• Analyse data to generate RSN-specific recommendations and interventions
• Represent Navy Medical Service (NMS) in collaborations with internal stakeholders and external counterparts
• Exchange expertise and resources, learn and adopt new developments in musculoskeletal health
• Make sense of trends and data
• Design and conduct targeted research projects and operationalisation trials
• Critically analyse research results to formulate contextualised policy recommendations and interventions for the RSN

Challenge(s)

• Engaging extensively with other units to gather insights and observations from the ground
• Improving and refining sense-making processes
• Tailoring interventions to mitigate sources of injuries and hazards

What we are looking for

• Education in Sports Science, PhD in Sports Science is advantageous
• At least 6 years of relevant working experience
• Prior supervisory experience is advantageous
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in statistical analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You oversee the daily operations of the medical centre, managing manpower, logistics, and clinical training for medical staff.

What you will be working on

• Manage daily operations of the medical centre
• Oversee manpower allocation and management
• Handle logistics for the medical centre
• Coordinate clinical training for medical staff

Challenge(s)

• Developing and maintaining an astute understanding of standard operating procedures and workflow of the medical centre
• Effectively leading and guiding staff in both administrative and clinical aspects

What we are looking for

• Education in Administration, Nursing, Health Science, or a related field
• At least 5 years of work experience in the healthcare sector
• Strong leadership skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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About the role

You are responsible for enhancing soldiers' physical and combat performance and minimising musculoskeletal injuries.

What you will be working on

• Initiate and coordinate research and development (R&D) efforts
• Assist with the translation of research findings into practical applications
• Adopt new technologies and revise existing training standards, procedures, directives, and policies
• Enhance heat resilience in soldiers
• Design and develop programmes to physically prepare soldiers for training

Challenge(s)

• Enhancing heat resilience in the face of environmental heat stress exacerbated by rapid climate change
• Preventing musculoskeletal injuries through effective physical preparation programmes
• Translating research findings into practical, implementable solutions

What we are looking for

• Education in Exercise Sciences, preferably a Masters in Human Research/Exercise Physiology
• At least 6 years of work experience in performance sports
• Past experience in heat-related research is advantageous
• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of biostatistics
• Knowledge of prevalent health and safety legislation
• Good communication and time management skills
• Ability to mentor or coach a junior scientist

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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