Consultant (Chemical Pathology)

National University Health System; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

National University Health System invites applications for a Consultant (Chemical Pathology) at Tengah General and Community Hospital. You will commission and lead the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, shaping its test menu, workflows, governance, quality, safety and team culture.

You will hold full governance under the HCSA, oversee LIS implementation, evaluate test performance, chair the Quality Committee, and drive ISO 15189/CAP accreditation while building a multidisciplinary team and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) registrable qualification with the Singapore Medical Council.
• Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) or FRCPA or equivalent specialist qualification.
• Post-fellowship consultant experience in Clinical Biochemistry is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide full clinical governance and regulatory responsibility under HCSA and licence conditions.
• Commission and operationalise the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, including LIS implementation and POCT governance.
• Oversee evaluation of test performance prior to implementation.
• Chair the Laboratory Quality Committee and develop a safety program for the laboratory.
• Lead ISO 15189 / CAP accreditation efforts.
• Recruit, supervise, and develop a multidisciplinary laboratory team.
• Provide expert clinical advice on test selection and interpretation to clinicians.

Skills

Leadership

Budget mgmt

Cross-functional team

Quality governance

Regulatory knowledge

Automation experience

Education

MBBS registrable qualification

FRCPath / FRCPA or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS) implementation

Job description

Institution: National University Health System

Nestled in the heart of Tengah Forest Town, the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will be an exciting and innovative health campus with a comprehensive range of clinical specialties and healthcare services including emergency, inpatient, rehabilitative and outpatient specialist care.

As part of National University Health System (NUHS) cluster, this state-of-the-art facility is slated to be ready by early 2030s.

Intricately connected with the surrounding community, TGCH offers you the opportunity to create a healthcare facility of the future, tightly integrated with the residents and nature. As a people-focused organisation, we believe in respect and recognition. By harnessing the passion and strength of our team and putting them at the core of our culture, we create a nurturing environment to excel and deliver fulfilling care.

Be part of our groundbreaking team to bring our vision to life – a hospital in a forest, and a healing oasis within the hospital.

Join #TeamTengah #GrowWithUs #TGCH #TGCHFamily

Consultant (Chemical Pathology)

(Tengah General and Community Hospital)

As the Clinical Biochemistry founder, you will commission and lead the service — designing its test menu, workflows, governance, quality, safety and team culture.

Job Description:

• Full clinical governance and regulatory responsibility under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) and licence conditions.
• Commission and operationalise the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, including Laboratory Information System (LIS) implementation and Point-of-care testing (POCT) governance.
• Oversee and approve the evaluate of a test performance prior to its implementation.
• Chair the Laboratory Quality Committee; develop and oversee a safety programme for the laboratory.
• Lead future ISO 15189 / The College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation.
• Recruit, supervise and develop a multidisciplinary laboratory team.
• Provide expert clinical advice on test selection, interpretation and complex biochemistry to clinical colleagues.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) registrable qualification with the Singapore Medical Council
• The Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath), The FRCPA (Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologist of Australasia), or equivalent specialist qualification
• Proven experience in laboratory management, quality, safety, governance and accreditation (ISO 15189 / The College of American Pathologists (CAP))
• Experience commissioning or significantly developing a clinical laboratory, including automation
• At least 5 years of post-fellowship consultant experience in Clinical Biochemistry
• Laboratory Information System (LIS) implementation experience
• ISO 15189 Lead Assessor or The College of American Pathologists (CAP) inspector training
• Familiarity with Singapore / Asia-Pacific regulatory environment
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in budget management, financial analysis, and performance metrics.