Family Physician

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) seeks a Family Physician for its Family Medicine Clinic in Singapore. You will work in a multidisciplinary, multi-service environment with care professionals to deliver high-quality primary care across all ages.

You will practise evidence-based medicine, maintain professional registration, and contribute to Healthier SG initiatives while supporting clinical and process quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Must hold a basic medical degree recognised by the Singapore Medical Council.
• Must have full registration with the Singapore Medical Council.
• Experience in General Practice is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• See and treat a wide range of medical conditions in primary care across all ages.
• Be familiar with national childhood and adult immunization schemes.
• Conduct reviews for chronic conditions and manage mental health as needed.
• Diagnose and treat acute conditions, prescribe medications and perform minor procedures.
• Perform health screenings, prepare reports and advise on vaccinations.
• Facilitate referrals for services beyond the clinic's scope.
• Handle administrative duties and collaborate with clinic managers on sustainability and initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Medical degree recognised by the Singapore Medical Council

Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council

Family Physician Registration

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

NTUC Health Co-operative Limited (NTUC Health) is an NTUC enterprise that provides a comprehensive and integrated suite of quality and accessible health and eldercare services to meet the growing needs of families and their dependents. Building on close to three decades of experience and expertise, NTUC Health is among the largest providers of active ageing, senior day care, nursing home, and home personal care services in Singapore. We also serve vulnerable seniors in selected areas in Singapore through Community Case Management Services (CCMS), CREST mental health support, and a sheltered senior group home. In addition, we run a family medicine clinic.

Our purpose is to achieve ‘health for life’; enabling healthy and fulfilling years by being a trusted partner of seniors and their families in our community.

For more information, please visit n-tuchealth.sg or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Services: Senior Day Care | Home Care | Nursing Home | Active Ageing and Senior Fitness | Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy | Family Medicine

Community Support: CCMS (Community Case Management Services) | CREST (Community Resource, Engagement and Support Team) | Henderson Home

Job Description

The Family Physician is responsible for the care of clients seen at the Family Medicine Clinic (FMC). He/She will be working in a multidisciplinary and multi services environment consisting of care professionals such as care support staff, nurses and allied health professionals.

You will need to:

Professional Responsibilities

• Practice at all times in accordance with the SMC Physician's pledge and abide by the SMC Ethical Code of Conduct
• Keep abreast of medical information and developments through CME events to maintain professional registration status
• Keep abreast of the group's medical practice
• Practice evidence based medicine in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, agency for care effectiveness guidelines, or best practices tailored to the context of individual patient’s needs and values
• Conduct a practice that upholds all professional standards and obligations expected of medical practitioners

Job Description (Continued)

Responsibilities at Family Medicine Clinic

• See and treat a wide range of medical conditions commonly seen in primary care across all age groups, including women and children
• Be familiar and practice in accordance with national childhood and adult immunization schemes
• Conduct reviews for chronic medical conditions, including providing primary care for mental health and practice in a manner aligned with the patient’s goals of care, according to best medical evidence and practices.
• Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, prescribe appropriate medications and perform minor procedures
• Conduct health screenings, prepare reports and advise on vaccinations
• Facilitate referrals for patients who require services beyond the scope of the family medicine clinic
• Administrative duties including producing memos, correspondence with insurers and preparing medical reports
• Work closely with fellow doctors and the clinic managers for financial sustainability, improve clinical and process quality in matters involving but not limited to Healthier SG and right siting initiatives.
• Participate in and contribute to whole of organization integrated care initiatives

Qualification

You should possess :

• Basic medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council
• Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council
• Family Physician Registration
• Experience working in a General Practice setting
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

It would be great if you:

• Possess other graduate diplomas in Child and Adolescent health, Mental Health, Sports Medicine or Geriatric Medicine would be an advantage
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a willingness to serve and improve the lives of the elderly
• Have an interest in medical innovation and novel care delivery models
• Have experience working in a General Practice setting as a clinic Anchor
• Have Proficiency in Google Workspace tools