Associate Consultant/Consultant/Senior Consultant (Otolaryngology)

SINGAPORE HEALTH SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a skilled ENT surgeon to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will focus on pediatric ENT cases, performing critical surgeries and collaborating with various specialists to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates must possess an M.B.B.S. or equivalent, with a specialist qualification in Otolaryngology. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to clinical care and academic excellence at a prestigious institution.

Qualifications

• M.B.B.S. or equivalent basic medical degree.
• Recognised relevant postgraduate qualification by the Singapore Medical Council.
• A specialist qualification in Otolaryngology.
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and treating pediatric ENT conditions.
• Performing surgeries such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
• Engaging in continuing medical education activities.
• Contributing to clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical and surgical skills

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to paediatric care

Education

M.B.B.S. or equivalent medical degree

Recognised postgraduate qualification

Specialist qualification in Otolaryngology

Job description

Job Description

KKH is an 830-bed tertiary-level care hospital that provides obstetric, gynaecological, paediatric, and other services. It is part of the SingHealth group of public hospitals. As an academic medical centre, KKH is a teaching hospital for Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.

Our department is seeking a dedicated and skilled ENT surgeon to join our dynamic Otolaryngology team. The ideal candidate will have specialised training in paediatric ENT and a strong commitment to providing exceptional care for children with complex ear, nose, and throat conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team at one of Singapore’s leading paediatric institutions, contributing to clinical care and academic excellence.

Clinical Responsibilities:

1. Diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric ENT conditions including congenital airway disorders, congenital hearing loss, chronic ear disease, nasal allergies, and sleep disordered breathing.
2. Performing surgeries such as tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, grommet tube insertion, microlaryngobronchoscopy, and other pediatric procedures.
3. Collaborating with paediatricians, audiologists, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive multidisciplinary care.
4. Participating in and supervising outpatient clinics, inpatient consults, and on-call duties.
5. Engaging in continuing medical education activities through tutorials and mentoring residents and medical officers in the department.
6. Contributing to clinical research initiatives and quality improvement projects.

Accountability - each staff will:

1. Be accountable to his/her clinical head.
2. Conform to the appropriate standard of medical and clinical service quality within the department.
3. Facilitate and assist the Head of Department, Division Chairman, and CMB with the department’s perspectives on policy, management, medical teaching, training, and research activities.
4. Undertake routine functions of the department.

Administrative

To facilitate and assist the Head of Service, Head of Department, Division Chairman, and CMB with the department's development and planning:

Clinical Service Development

1. Develop and execute work plans.
2. Optimize the utilisation of resources.
3. Assist in planning the annual operating budgets within available resources.

Manpower Planning and Performance Management

1. Be committed to duties, work as a team, and perform to the best of abilities.
2. Fulfill departmental roles.
3. Provide continual factual and qualitative information for performance management.
4. Participate actively as a member or chairperson in hospital or national committees.

Requirements

1. M.B.B.S. or equivalent basic medical degree.
2. Recognised relevant postgraduate qualification by the Singapore Medical Council.
3. A specialist qualification in Otolaryngology.
4. At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
5. Strong clinical and surgical skills with a passion for paediatric patient care.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with children, families, and a multidisciplinary team.