Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) was incorporated on 3 March 1989 and commenced operation in October 1990. It is the designated national centre for ophthalmology within Singapore's public sector healthcare network, with a faculty of close to 90 ophthalmologists and more than 800 staff. SNEC spearheads and coordinates the provision of specialised ophthalmological services with emphasis on quality education and research.

SNEC manages more than 330,000 patient visits and performs over 35,000 surgeries and laser procedures annually. The centre offers a full spectrum of subspecialties addressing every part of the eye – Cataract, Corneal & External Eye Disease, General Cataract & Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology, Ocular Inflammation & Immunology, Oculoplastic, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Refractive Surgery, Surgical and Medical Retina.

1) Consultant/Senior Consultant, Ophthalmology (Specialist Doctor)

SNEC invites suitably qualified applicants who are passionate and patient-focused to join our team in the following departments:

General Ophthalmology
Ocular Inflammation & Immunology
Paediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus
Medical Retina

You will work at one or more of our regional satellite sites, including the Changi General Hospital (CGH), Sengkang General Hospital (SKH) and/or new satellite location(s), with opportunities in the SNEC main campus.

Requirements:

A basic Medical Degree and a post-graduate qualification in Ophthalmology (e.g. MMed, FRCOphth) which is registrable with the Singapore Medical Council*
Completed a recognised advanced specialist training programme in Ophthalmology and eligible to be accepted for accreditation by the Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB), Ministry of Health, and specialist registration with the Singapore Medical Council
Strong teaching and research abilities with a track record of publications is beneficial

2) Clinical Associate (Non-Specialist Doctor, Ophthalmology Experience Required)

SNEC invites suitably qualified applicants who are passionate and patient-focused to join our team in the Clinical Services department. You will be doing general clinic and ward duties.

Inpatient Management

The doctors are responsible for the total management of patients in the ward with the assistnce of the Nursing Officer in charge
The doctors are responsible for explaining procedures and operations to patients and relatives, as well as obtaining consents for such cases.
The doctors should perform any other duties as directed by the senior medical staff in their respective departments.

Outpatient

Responsible for assisting the Consultant-in-charge in the running of Outpatient Clinics. They should review treatment of cases from time to time, but they should not make any major changes to the treatment regime of discharge long-term patients from follow up without the prior approval of the Consultant-in-charge of the Clinic.

Requirements:

Basic medical degree registrable with the Singapore Medical Council (Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act)
Completed 1-year housemanship
Eye experience is required

3) Resident Physician (Non-Specialist Doctor, Ophthalmology Experience Required)

SNEC invites suitably qualified applicants who are passionate and patient-focused to join our team in the Clinical Services department.

You will be responsible for the daily running of ophthalmology clinics and any other ad-hoc duties assigned by his/her Supervisor or Head of Department.

Inpatient Management

The doctors are responsible for the total management of patients in the ward with the assistance of the Nursing Officer in charge
The doctors are responsible for explaining procedures and operations to patients and relatives, as well as obtaining consents for such cases.
The doctors should perform any other duties as directed by the senior medical staff in their respective departments.

Outpatient

Responsible for assisting the Consultant-in-charge in the running of Outpatient Clinics. They should review treatment of cases from time to time, but they should not make any major changes to the treatment regime of discharge long-term patients from follow up without the prior approval of the Consultant-in-charge of the Clinic

Calls

The doctors will be expected to work according to the department roster and to participate in call duties based on the roster. The doctor can be rostered for night duty calls within SNEC and at SNEC's regional health services, which can be up to thrice a week.

Requirement:

Basic medical degree in the Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act or postgraduate medical qualification registrable with the Singapore Medical Council
At least 3 years of ophthalmology practice experience
Highly adaptive and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to do calls
Please note that the role does not guarantee surgical privileges. Performance will be accessed to determine whether surgical privileges will be granted

4) Clinical Associate/Resident Physician (Non-Specialist Doctor, Anaesthesia Experience Required)

SNEC invites suitably qualified applicants who are passionate and patient-focused to join our team in the Anaesthesia department.

You will provide anaesthesia care for ophthalmic surgical procedures and conduct pre-operative assessments and post-operative monitoring.

Requirement:

Basic medical degree in the Second Schedule of the Medical Registration Act or postgraduate medical qualification registrable with the Singapore Medical Council
Anaesthesia experience is required. At least 3 years of Anaesthesia experience for Resident Physician.

Candidates without qualifications that are registrable with the Singapore Medical Council will not be considered.

Consultant/Senior Consultant/Clinical Associate/Resident Physician