Associate Consultant
Job Summary
The Associate Consultant is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and leadership within their clinical department. The role involves performing specialized medical procedures, teaching and training staff, and leading clinical research initiatives. Successful candidates will manage complex medical cases while adhering to hospital and Ministry of Health standards.
Responsibilities
- Manage patient care and complex medical cases
- Provide clinical leadership and staff training
- Conduct and lead research activities
- Perform advanced operative and procedural tasks
Required Skills
- Advanced Specialist Training
- SMC Registration
- Clinical Leadership
- Medical Research Expertise
Job Details
Job Responsibilities:
- Carry out duties as directed by the Head of Department in accordance with 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 at the earliest opportunity regarding serious or major clinical situations affecting patient well-being.
- Demonstrate strong technical, operative, and procedural skills.
- Exhibit sub-specialty expertise to attract referrals in specialized areas.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge in managing complex medical problems and complications.
- Improve standards of clinical practice and introduce new treatments and 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:
- Education, Training and Experience: Specialist who has completed basic and advanced specialist training.
- Professional License: Must be registered with the Singapore Medical Council and accredited as a Specialist by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health.