Geriatric Psychiatrist: Dementia & Mood Disorders Expert

Singapore General Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A major academic medical center in Singapore is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join its Department of Psychiatry. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with cognitive and geriatric mental health issues, while also providing outpatient and inpatient services. Candidates should have relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience, and may also participate in research and teaching programs. Competitive compensation and a challenging work environment await interested candidates.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 3 years post-specialist registration experience as a Geriatric Psychiatrist.
• Work with patients with cognitive and geriatric mental health issues.
• Ability to provide outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with mental health issues.
• Provide outpatient clinics and inpatient ward management.
• Involve in research and teaching as part of academic medical centre.

Skills

Experience in acute psychiatric care

Supervision of junior doctors

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Basic medical degree

Relevant postgraduate qualifications (e.g., MRCPsych, FRANZCP)

Completed specialty training

Job description

A major academic medical center in Singapore is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to join its Department of Psychiatry. The role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with cognitive and geriatric mental health issues, while also providing outpatient and inpatient services. Candidates should have relevant postgraduate qualifications and experience, and may also participate in research and teaching programs. Competitive compensation and a challenging work environment await interested candidates.