Senior Executive, General Medicine at NHG

, , Singapore -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Surveillance, Contact Tracing, Epidemiological Analysis, Data Analysis, Case Investigation, Infectious Disease Monitoring, Patient Interviewing, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

*** This is a full-time position offered on a 2-year employment contract, with the possibility of renewal/extension based on performance and organisational needs. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Monitor clinical surveillance data and prepare reports to track the occurrence of infectious diseases in the institution. Contact trace individuals who have been possibly exposed to infectious diseases within the institution. Summarise relevant clinical information for reporting, evaluation and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure risks within institution. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (A) SPECIFIC (90%) Maintain accurate symptom and disease surveillance data record in a timely manner. (E.g. COVID-19 surveillance, Severe Influenza surveillance, Group A Streptococcus surveillance, TB surveillance, MOH Severe Illness and Deaths from Possible Infectious Causes (SIDPIC)) Conduct basic epidemiological or operational data analysis for surveillance reporting of infectious diseases to relevant parties with good accuracy and timeliness. Gather and summarise relevant clinical information of patient index for reporting, evaluation, and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure within the institution. Coordinate contact tracing efforts with the relevant parties and complete the case investigation in a timely manner. Ensure timely and accurate recording of information of contacts and actions based on operational guidelines and procedures. Conduct investigations and interviews in a professional and empathetic manner to trace those in close contact with the diagnosed case and to determine the exposure. Collaborate with internal departments and regulatory bodies in supporting the screening and/or isolation of exposed contacts. Provide information on testing and or isolation/quarantine procedures based on protocols and procedures. Monitor and keep record of the symptoms and/or test results of contacts identified, as required. (B) GENERAL (10%) Assist with unit’s administrative and operation duties. Participation in department’s education program / journal clubs. Embrace continuous improvement through refinement of work performance. Any other projects, tasks and duties as assigned by Head of Clinical Epidemiology Unit or the Chairman Medical Board (CMB).

Responsibilities

Monitor clinical surveillance data and conduct contact tracing to track and mitigate infectious disease risks within the institution. Prepare detailed reports and collaborate with internal departments and regulatory bodies to manage screening and isolation procedures.