Industry: Health and Medical
Location: Singapore
Roles & Responsibilities
Doctor (FMC & Nursing Home)
Professional Responsibilities
Practice at all times in accordance with the SMC Physician’s pledge and abide by the SMC Ethical Code of Conduct
Keep abreast of medical information and developments through CME events
Keep abreast of the group’s medical practice
Responsibilities at Family Medicine Clinic
Conduct reviews for chronic medical conditions and practice in a manner aligned with the patient’s goals of care, according to best medical evidence and practices.
Diagnose and treat acute medical conditions, prescribe medications, perform minor surgical procedures and initiate referrals for specialist reviews where necessary
Work with a team of fellow doctors, nurses and care coordinators in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our patients
Explore and take part in medical innovation and novel care delivery models
Responsibilities at Nursing Homes
Conduct medical rounds to review nursing home residents on a regular scheduled basis to attend to their chronic medical needs and acute conditions in a manner aligned with the patient’s goals of care, according to best medical evidence and practices
Write medical reports, memos, referrals and administrative forms where required for purposes of application to schemes beneficial to residents and/or to correspond with other healthcare and non healthcare services
Practice with a patient centered approach, and engage with the resident or next of kin where necessary in order to develop a care plan aligned with the residents’ values and desired outcomes
Lead a multi disciplinary team of nurses, allied health professionals, social workers and welfare staff with regular multidisciplinary meetings in order to achieve patient centered outcomes
Guide care staff with regards to best medical practices
Explore and take part in medical innovation and novel care delivery models
Qualifications
Basic medical degree recognized by the Singapore Medical Council
Full registration with the Singapore Medical Council
Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine / MMed (Family Medicine) preferred
Possess good communication and interpersonal skills
Willingness to serve and connect with the elderly and underprivileged
Interest in medical innovation and novel care delivery models
Relevant Graduate diploma in Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Medicine or Mental Health
Experience working with elderly or palliative patients
Experience with medical innovation and/or novel care delivery models
Proficiency in Google Workspace tools would be advantageous
Other Information
Working Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat (Alternate): 9am-1pm