CDA Internship Programme

If you would like to safeguard Singapore from current and future communicable disease challenges, we welcome you to apply for our Internship Programme. You will gain hands-on experience in strengthening Singapore's preparedness, readiness, and response capabilities against infectious diseases.

What you will be working on

As an intern, you may work across various domains including:

• Operational and strategic work

• Corporate management

• Partnerships and communications

• Policy and systems development

• Programmes directly dealing with diseases

• Collaboration with stakeholders

• Research networking and administration

• Laboratory work and coordination

During your internship, you will work closely with subject matter experts and healthcare professionals in the related fields. You will be assigned specific projects, allowing you to develop practical skills in public health protection. This hands-on experience offers valuable insights into Singapore's healthcare system and provides meaningful exposure to our public health operations.

What we are looking for

We will match your academic background and interests with suitable opportunities within CDA:

• We welcome applications from full-time undergraduates pursuing degree programmes from any discipline of study.

• You should be able to commit to a minimum of at least 10 to 12 weeks. Please specify your available start date and duration in your application

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews based on project availability. Due to the volume of applications, we will only be in touch with candidates who are shortlisted.

• Application window will open in February and September each year.

• If you would like to join our internship programme, please submit your application here ↗ (opens in new tab).

If you have any enquiries, please feel free to reach out to us at cda_human_resource@cda.gov.sg ↗ (opens in new tab).

We hope to welcome you at CDA soon!