Associate Consultant
Job Summary
The Associate Consultant is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and clinical leadership within the hospital. This role involves teaching, training staff, and conducting medical research in specialized fields. The position requires adherence to Ministry of Health guidelines and excellence in managing complex medical cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and patient care
- Conduct teaching, training, and research
- Manage complex medical problems and procedures
- Implement clinical practice improvements
Required Skills
- Expertise in medical sub-specialty
- Operative and procedural skills
- Research and clinical teaching ability
- Valid Singapore Medical Council registration
Job Details
Job Responsibilities
- Carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department in accordance with the policies and guidelines set by the Hospital, Alexandra Hospital (AH), and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
- Provide leadership to all levels of staff, including teaching, training, and research.
- Inform and consult the Head of Department regarding serious or major clinical situations affecting patient well-being.
- Demonstrate high-level technical, operative, and procedural skills.
- Utilize sub-specialty skills to attract referrals and demonstrate expert knowledge in managing complex medical problems.
- Improve standards of clinical practice and introduce new treatments or procedures.
- Establish the scope of human subject research activities and collaborate with cross-disciplinary clinical or scientific partners.
- Ensure commitment to research ethics and manage conflicts of interest.
- Perform duties of the next lower grade if necessary.
Requirements
- Specialist who has completed basic and advanced specialist training.
- Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council and accredited as a Specialist by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health.