Resident Physician (Division of CSS)

KK WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is seeking a Medical Officer to perform clinical duties, guide House Officers, and manage patient care. Candidates must have an MBBS or a recognized postgraduate qualification, with at least 3 years of experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The position involves writing medical reports and participating in departmental teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Medical Officer.
• Ability to perform independently in a medical setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical duties including patient care and supervision of junior staff.
• Write and manage medical reports.
• Consult with Senior Medical Staff for treatment decisions.

Skills

Independent performance in Department

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to do calls

Education

MBBS or postgraduate qualification

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• To perform at the same level of duties (including calls) and responsibilities (same roster) of a Medical Officer. Their competence will be individually assessed by the Head of Department (HOD) and thereby given clinical duties accordingly.
• To assist, guide and supervise the House Officers in their duties, and review all new cases as soon as possible following admission and check on the House Officer's findings and notes
• To write medical reports. Urgent reports should be prepared within a week and non-urgent reports within two weeks.
• To ensure the accuracy and completion of the Hospital Inpatient Discharge Summary (HIDS) Forms and the diagnosis & disease index on the front sheet of the case records. In cases of difficulty, the Senior Medical Staff (Registrar and above) should be consulted.
• To assist the Senior Medical Staff (Registrar and above) in the running of Specialist Outpatient Clinics, and should not make any major changes to the treatment regime or discharge long-term patients from follow up without the prior approval of the Senior Medical Staff.
• To update relatives on patients' conditions.
• To explain procedures to patients and their relatives, as well as obtaining consent for such cases, if so designated by their Senior Medical Staff.
• To sign Death Certificates and obtain consent for autopsy of deceased patients.
• To inform the Senior Medical Staff of any major problems and discharges against medical advice. They are permitted to counsel patients who wish to be discharged against medical advice.
• To participate in the department's teaching activities as directed by the HOD.
• To perform any other medical duties as directed by the senior medical staff in their respective departments, and should be prepared to cover the duties of junior doctors when the need arises.

Job Requirements

• MBBS or post graduate qualification recognised by Singapore Medical Council;
• At least 3 years’ of Medical Officer experience;
• Able to perform independently in Department;
• Highly adaptive and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Must be able to do calls.