Resident Physician (Geriatric Medicine)

Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Singapore is looking for a qualified doctor to join its Geriatric Medicine team. The successful candidate will provide first-line clinical coverage and manage complex cases while mentoring junior doctors. Candidates must have a basic medical degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and registration with the Singapore Medical Council. This role offers opportunities to assist in clinics and perform procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post housemanship working experience as a medical officer.
• Registered as a medical practitioner with the Singapore Medical Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line clinical coverage.
• Handle more complex cases and guide junior doctors.
• Assist in running clinics and performing procedures.

Skills

Clinical practice

Guidance for junior doctors

Education

Basic medical degree from accredited medical university

Recognized postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MRCP)

Job description

Overview

The doctor will be part of the Geriatric Medicine team. He/She will provide first-line clinical coverage, handle more complex cases, and guide the junior doctors accordingly with his/her broad and deep understanding of first-line clinical services. He/She will assist in running clinics, as well as assist in carrying out procedures and/or operations as permitted by the senior doctors.

The Doctor Must

• be in active clinical practice;
• have a basic medical degree from an accredited medical university or medical school;
• recognized postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MRCP) would be an added advantage;
• have at least 3 years of post housemanship working experience as a medical officer (or equivalent) in the relevant field/specialty or possess a postgraduate medical qualification in the relevant/ field/specialty
• have been registered as a medical practitioner with the Singapore Medical Council