Sr Epidemiologist

at  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

JOB SUMMARY

The Principal/Senior Epidemiologist in the National Public Health and Epidemiology Unit (NPHEU) possesses in-depth expertise in one or more special methodological area(s) of epidemiology with experience to independently apply such expertise in the field of infectious diseases. The incumbent provides epidemiologic input to support the design and implementation of observational studies and surveillance systems, analysis and interpretation of data from both primary and secondary sources, and communication and/or publication of findings to influence clinical and public health practice or policy relating to infectious diseases of public health concern.
The Principal/Senior Epidemiologist will work within multidisciplinary teams of clinicians, scientists, medical statisticians, data/IT professionals and others, in collaboration with partners internal and external to NCID including government agencies, academic institutions, healthcare providers, private corporations, supranational and non-governmental organisations both locally and internationally. The candidate will also be called on to lead project teams that include staff that reports to them, and other professionals joining the project team in roles ranging from project staff to co-investigators and collaborators.
The occurrence of an outbreak or public health event may require the Principal/Senior Epidemiologist to calibrate the workload of routine responsibilities to allow the team to assume additional responsibilities as necessary.

EDUCATION

• Advanced degree in Public Health or Epidemiology - good Master’s Degree or Doctorate (PhD) from a reputable academic institution in Epidemiology or Public health.
• First degree in Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health Disciplines (e.g. Pharmacy, Medical Social Work), or Veterinary Medicine is desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years of experience in epidemiology in a health-related setting such as hospital, public health organisation, academic institution, research institute or ministry of health. Candidates with fewer years of experience will be considered for the Epidemiologist position.
• Candidates with at least 3 years of work experience in communicable diseases, or whose advanced degrees are specifically focussed on communicable diseases, are preferred.
• Experience in coordinating cohort and cross-sectional community-based studies (either general population or special risk groups), and/or ability to drive mixed-methods studies (including qualitative methods) is desirable.
• Proficient in report writing, manuscript preparation, and presentation with a good record of having authored peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficient in software package relevant to skillsets:
• For candidates trained in quantitative methods, must be able to use at least 1 software package or programming language for statistical computing and graphics.
• For candidates trained in qualitative methods, must be able to use at least 1 software package for coding qualitative research data.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Adaptable, goal-oriented, proactive and able to work under pressure including in rapidly changing environments, e.g., an outbreak.