Resident Physician I

Singapore National Eye Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) in Singapore seeks a Resident Physician to render holistic medical care for patients in wards, clinics and operating theatres. You will perform duties at a level commensurate with your experience and work under the Head of Department guidelines.

You will contribute to clinical care following SingHealth and Ministry of Health guidelines, with on-call responsibilities and a focus on patient safety and teamwork within a multidisciplinary neuroscience community.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent basic medical degree.
• At least 3 years' post-housemanship experience as a medical officer (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years' active clinical practice in the relevant specialty.
• Fulfill the English Language requirements of SMC.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and appropriate clinical care based on seniority and experience.
• Inform and consult Head of Department at the earliest opportunity for serious or major clinical situations.
• Be contactable and provide advice and necessary surgical/medical management for patients while on call.
• Carry out duties interacting with stakeholders according to SingHealth core values and SPREE quality priorities.

Education

MBBS or equivalent basic medical degree

Job description

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National Neuroscience Institute of Singapore

Job Category: Medical

Posting Date: 28 Aug 2026

The National Neuroscience Institute (NNI) is the national tertiary referral centre for the treatment of neurological diseases. It is also a centre of excellence for education and research. The medical care is complemented with state-of-the-art medical equipment and imaging technology, and the institute is the only one in Singapore with dedicated and integrated departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Neuroradiology. The NNI is the major provider of clinical neuroscience services to the public healthcare system.

Resident Physician is a non-specialist doctor. You will render holistic medical care and management of patients in the wards, specialist outpatient clinics and/or operating theatres (where applicable).

You will perform at a similar level of duties and responsibilities of an Medical Officer.

You will carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by NNI, SingHealth and Ministry of Health.

Main Key Responsibilities

Clinical

• To be responsible for providing timely and appropriate clinical care which is expected based on current level of seniority and experience.
• To inform and consult the Head of Department at the earliest opportunity where serious or major clinical situations would affect the well-being or lives of the patients/staff or have medico-legal implications. (This will be based on judgement of the specialist in charge)
• To be contactable and to provide advice and necessary surgical/medical management for patients while on call.
• To carry out all duties and interact with various stakeholders based on SingHealth core values and SPREE quality priorities

§ Safety: Providing a safe and secure environment for all

§ Professionalism: To provide the best as an individual and as a team

§ Respect: Valuing the dignity, privacy, needs and contribution of all

§ Experience: Consistently delivering the best possible experience

§ Efficiency: Making full use of resources to improve processes and outcomes

Education

• To attend and participate in conferences, seminars, department meetings, teaching sessions, audit sessions and learning rounds.
• To keep abreast of advances in treatment and techniques by attending continuous medical education programmes and both local and international events.

Requirements

• You must have an M.B.B.S. or equivalent basic medical degree.
• At least 3 years' post-housemanship experience as a medical officer (or equivalent)
• At least 3 years' active clinical practice in the relevant specialty
• Fulfill the English Language requirements of SMC