Resident Doctor (6-Month Contract – Hospice & Home Care)

Metta Welfare Association; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Metta Welfare Association as a Resident Doctor, where you'll provide compassionate, patient-centred medical care in hospice and home care settings. Your role will involve leading nursing teams, developing care plans, and offering emotional and psychological support to patients and their families during end-of-life care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Experience in palliative care and/or home care is advantageous.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical consultations for patients in home and centre-based care.
• Conduct initial assessments and formulate care plans.
• Provide holistic support to patients and families.

Skills

Palliative care

Clinical judgement

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Basic medical degree recognised by Singapore Medical Council

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Resident Doctor to join our Hospice and Home Care team on a 6-month contract to provide coverage during maternity leave. You will be responsible for delivering compassionate, patient-centred medical care to individuals with advanced or chronic illnesses in both home-based and centre-based settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead nurses in providing medical consultations for patients in home and centre-based care
• Conduct initial assessments and formulate care plans with the multi-disciplinary team
• Provide symptom management and holistic support (psychological, emotional, and spiritual) to patients and their families
• Review care plans regularly to ensure patient safety and care quality
• Conduct regular clinical meetings and teaching sessions for the care team
• Mentor and support nursing staff in clinical care delivery
• Handle ad-hoc duties as required to support Metta Medical Care services

Job Requirements

• Basic medical degree recognised by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate clinical experience
• Experience in palliative care and/or home care is advantageous (training provided if needed)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong clinical judgement and commitment to compassionate care
• Good communication, mentoring, and organisational skills

Why Join Us?

At Metta, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team committed to supporting patients and families through end-of-life care. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to make an impact in a supportive, team-based environment.