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I am assisting my colleague Dr Chew of the Ministry of Health in Singapore in advertising two posts currently available there. You may reply to me, or alternatively, to Dr Chew who is at the following address: [log in to unmask] You may also write directly to the address given below. Sorry for any cross-postings ======================================= Ministry of Health, Singapore MOH prides itself as a leading government organisation that aims to promote good health and reduce illness. We are seeking dynamic, innovative and versatile individuals, to join the Ministry of Health in the following areas. Harvest the fruits of success with us. (A) Biostatistician Your job involves the analysis and interpretation of data from surveillance and surveys. You are also required to assist in evaluating the effectiveness of control programmes, interpreting trends, and making projections of future trends and levels of disease. This would require you to: I. Design, manage, analyse and interpret epidemiological and public health studies II. Develop statistical methods and models for the estimation and projection of non-communicable and communicable diseases III. Contribute analytical expertise to the development of research protocols, questionnaires and other data collection instruments Applicants should have at least an honours degree or post graduate qualification in statistics, preferably medical statistics, and at least 2 years of working experience in health research. Knowledge in using statistical packages e.g. SAS or SPSS is required. (B) Epidemiologist Your responsibilities include formulation of policies and design and evaluation of national non-communicable and communicable disease control programmes and epidemiological activities. This includes health surveys, public health surveillance, epidemiological investigations and other scientific studies, and epidemiological support to internal and external programmes. Requirements Applicants should possess a recognised Master's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology from a leading institution and have relevant experience in surveillance, health surveys, and/or conducting evaluative, scientific, and epidemiological studies. Familiarity with PC based applications e.g. SPSS, and Epi Info would be an asset. Starting salaries will be commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. Benefits include 21 days' leave, loans and subsidised medical and dental benefits. Please write in with a detailed resume (including photocopies of your secondary school results, tertiary education results and testimonials) and a recent photograph to: Senior Manager, Personnel Development & Management Ministry of Health, 16 College Road Singapore 169854 (We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.) ========================================= Dr Jorgen Seldrup Director, CTERU Ministry of Health 10 College Road Singapore 169851 Tel : +65 220 1463 (extension 103) Fax : +65 220 1475 email : [log in to unmask] www : <http://www.cteru.gov.sg>