Senior Manager / Manager (Policy Analytics)

The Senior Manager/Manager (Policy Analytics) will develop and oversee communicable disease policies, focusing on building a robust policy framework for managing public health crises. The role involves developing evidence-based policies, reviewing existing frameworks, and implementing strategic responses to ensure a coherent and effective approach to public health emergencies.

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 will you be working on?

• Develop and implement a robust crisis policy structure, as part of CDA’s preparedness and response to public health crisis.
• Develop and exercise plans for crisis policy activation, as part of CDA’s overall plans for pivoting towards crisis response.
• Design and consolidate the range of policy tools and options for the prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats during crisis.
• Ensure cohesive and informed policy planning across CDA by providing guidance and support to other CDA divisions, in particular during crisis on policy requirements and objectives.
• Facilitate a robust, evidence-based approach towards policy development in CDA.
• Review, amend and maintain the Infectious Diseases Act to facilitate prevention, control and management of infectious diseases threats

What are we looking for?

• Minimally a recognised education in Public Health or equivalent would be an added advantage but not a must.
• Work e xperience in public health and/or policy development is preferred.
• Analytical mindset
• Generally knowledgeable of local and international communicable disease control principles, or a willingness and ability to attain this and to continuously keep up to date on new developments
• Good organisational skills and resourcefulness
• Good inter-personal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Able to work effectively in a team and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
• Committed to his/her work