Associate Consultant

National University Polyclinics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Specialist to take on responsibilities in patient care and leadership. The ideal candidate will have completed both basic and advanced specialist training, and be registered with the Singapore Medical Council. Key duties include ensuring high standards of clinical practice, teaching staff, and managing complex medical problems. This role prioritizes ethical research and collaboration with interdisciplinary partners, contributing significantly to the institution's mission.

Qualifications

• Specialist who has completed basic and advanced specialist training.
• Registered with the Singapore Medical Council and accredited as Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department.
• Provide leadership to all levels of staff.
• Ensure commitment to research ethics.
• Demonstrate good technical, operative and procedural skills.
• Demonstrate sub‑specialty skills and attract referrals in sub‑specialty areas.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge and manage complex medical problems and complications.
• Improve standards of clinical practice and introduce new treatments and procedures.
• Establish the scope of human subject research activities and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary partners where appropriate.
• Ensure commitment to research ethics and manage conflicts of interest.
• Be prepared to perform duties of the next lower grade if necessary.

Skills

Leadership skills

Technical skills in patient care

Knowledge in sub-specialty areas

Education

Specialist who has completed advanced training

Job description

Institution: National University Health System

Overview

Responsible for patient care and providing leadership to all levels of staff, including teaching, training and research.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department in accordance with policies and guidelines set by the Hospital, Alexandra Hospital (AH) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
• Provide leadership to all levels of staff, including teaching, training and research.
• Inform and consult the Head of Department at the earliest opportunity when serious or major clinical situations occur that would affect patients’ well‑being or lives.
• Demonstrate good technical skills, including operative and procedural skills.
• Demonstrate sub‑specialty skills and attract referrals in sub‑specialty areas.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge in area of specialty and manage complex medical problems and complications.
• Improve standards of clinical practice in the specialty area and introduce new treatments and procedures.
• Establish the scope of human subject research activities in the technical expertise area and collaborate with cross‑disciplinary clinical or scientific partners where appropriate.
• Ensure commitment to the conduct of research ethics and manage any conflict of interest.
• Be prepared to perform duties of the next lower grade if necessary.

Requirements

• Education, Training and Experience: Specialist who has completed basic and advanced specialist training.
• Professional License: Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council and accredited as Specialist by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health.