UP4.8K | Programme Officer, Public Health & Research Coordination | 12-Months

Programme Officer – Public Health and Research Coordination

Contract: 12 months (2 Nov 2025 – 1 Nov 2026)
Location: Novena
Working Hours: Mon–Thu: 8:30am–6:00pm | Fri: 8:30am–5:30pm
Salary: Depending on experience (TBC)

Role Overview:
Support programme coordination, research, stakeholder engagement, and administrative functions to implement initiatives in public health, food safety, animal-borne and vector-borne diseases, environmental hazards, and related programmes.

Key Responsibilities:

Programme Support & Coordination (35%)

• Assist in coordinating master plan initiatives across health, food safety, and environmental programs.
  
  
• Support domain leads in initiative implementation.
  
  
• Track progress and assist in reporting.
  
  
• Support inter-agency working groups and alignment with international frameworks.
  
  

Research & Documentation (30%)

• Conduct literature reviews on public health, zoonotic diseases, and environmental health.
  
  
• Prepare reports, communication materials, and briefing documents.
  
  
• Support horizon scanning and evidence-based recommendations.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Events (20%)

• Assist in coordination with domestic and international partners.
  
  
• Support participation in forums, workshops, and capacity-building events.
  
  
• Develop public education and promotional materials.
  
  

Administrative & Secretariat Support (15%)

• Provide administrative and project support, including meeting coordination and documentation.
  
  
• Maintain stakeholder contact lists and manage communication systems.
  
  
• Perform secretariat functions such as note-taking and presentation preparation.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, life sciences, veterinary science, environmental science, or related field.
  
  
• 2–12 years of relevant experience in public health, research, policy support, or programme coordination.
  
  
• Basic understanding of public health concepts and multisectoral approaches.
  
  
• Experience in research, writing, or project support.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

• Ability to collaborate across teams and organizations.
  
  

• Postgraduate qualifications or experience in government, healthcare, or research is preferred.
  
  

• Familiarity with One Health or multisectoral approaches is preferred.
  
  
• Strong research, analytical, and communication skills with adaptability and teamwork is preferred.
  
  

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