Senior Executive, General Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology Unit) - #1120427

***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.

The Senior Executive will be responsible to 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

1. 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))

2. Conduct basic epidemiological or operational data analysis for surveillance reporting of infectious diseases to relevant parties with good accuracy and timeliness.

3. Gather and summarise relevant clinical information of patient index for reporting, evaluation, and mitigation of infectious diseases exposure within the institution.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Collaborate with internal departments and regulatory bodies in supporting the screening and/or isolation of exposed contacts.

7. 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

1. Assist with unit’s administrative and operation duties.

2. Participation in department’s education program / journal clubs.

3. Embrace continuous improvement through refinement of work performance.

4. Any other projects, tasks and duties as assigned by Head of Clinical Epidemiology Unit or the Chairman Medical Board (CMB).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

1. Recognised Degree in any discipline.

2. Proficient in Microsoft Office (E.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

3. Experience with data analysis using statistical software (E.g. STATA, R, Python, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info) will be advantageous.

4. Good written and verbal communication skills.

5. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.