About the Opportunity
Singapore’s newest integrated acute and community hospital with 1000 beds providing broad-based medical care to the community, is seeking a suitably qualified Consultant Microbiologist to provide clinical leadership for the Medical Microbiology section within the Laboratory Medicine and Pathology service. The appointed individual will play a key role in developing microbiology services in a new healthcare facility including the possibility of future implementation of total laboratory automation.
Designed for seamless patient journeys and community-centered care, the institution features advanced facilities, therapeutic green spaces, and collaborative partnerships with primary and long-term care providers to deliver holistic, accessible, and sustainable healthcare.
About the Hospital
- 1,000-bed tertiary care hospital
- Family-friendly environment with on-site childcare facilities
- Strong emphasis on teaching and academic development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide holistic, patient-centred care across both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Lead multidisciplinary healthcare teams and collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality care
- Participate in intra- and interdepartmental projects and committees
- Teach and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as other healthcare professionals
- Undertake additional duties as assigned by the Head of Department
- Be responsible for the following key areas:
Clinical and Laboratory Leadership
- Provide professional and clinical oversight of Medical Microbiology to ensure safe, timely, and accurate diagnostic services
- Lead the development, implementation, and review of microbiology workflows, policies, and protocols
- Oversee quality assurance, laboratory accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Support the planning and operationalisation of total laboratory automation in microbiology
Infection Prevention, Control, and Stewardship
- Participate in institutional programmes relating to Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)
- Provide specialist advice to clinicians, hospital committees, and operational teams on microbiology-related matters
Education, Training, and Research
- Contribute to the training and supervision of medical officers, residents, scientific officers, and medical laboratory technologists.
- Participate in relevant clinical research, audits, and scholarly activities.
Collaborative and Administrative Responsibilities
- Work closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders to support patient care and safe clinical practices
- Undertake administrative duties as required by the department or institution
Requirements
- Basic medical qualification (e.g., MBBS or equivalent)
- Recognised postgraduate Specialist training with Qualification, such as: MMed (Singapore), CCT (UK), Fellowship from Australia or New Zealand, FRCPC (Canada) or Fellowship of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (FHKAM), American Board Certification
- Eligibility for registration as a Specialist with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB)
- Resilient and adaptable, with a willingness to contribute to service development in a dynamic environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
- Strong command of spoken and written English
Benefits
- 2-year renewable contract
- Annual salary range: SGD $240,000 – SGD $350,000 (depending on specialty and years of experience)
- One-time relocation and settling-in allowance, including economy-class airfare for employee and immediate family
- Leave entitlement:
24 days annual leave
14 days sick leave
14 days conference leave
11 public holidays - Medical malpractice insurance reimbursement
Contact Information
For further enquiries, please contact:
Marlin Lee
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: +65 9661 4141
EA Licence No.: 18S9042
EA Personnel Registration No.: R1113073
