Job Description
The Department of Psychiatry in Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is looking for qualified candidates who are highly motivated and seeking a challenging and fulfilling career as a Geriatric Psychiatrist. The incumbent is expected to provide geriatric and general psychiatry services (i.e. outpatient clinics, inpatient ward management and on-call psychiatric consultation duties). As SGH is an academic medical centre, candidates may also be involved in research and teaching.
The job requires the candidate to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients with cognitive and geriatric mental health issues (including but not limited to dementia, mild cognitive impairment, geriatric mood and anxiety disorders, and delirium). The candidate is expected to have experience in acute psychiatric care, be able to supervise junior doctors, and work with allied health professionals in a multidisciplinary geriatric psychiatry service.
Job Requirements
- Basic medical degree with relevant postgraduate qualifications recognized by the Singapore Medical Council (e.g., MRCPsych and FRANZCP)
- C ompleted specialty training (i.e., obtained CCT or equivalent), and is eligible for accreditation as a Psychiatry Specialist in Singapore
- At least 2 to 3 years post-specialist registration experience as a Geriatric Psychiatrist in providing clinical care for patients with cognitive and geriatric mental health issues.
Application
To apply, please email your application to [Confidential Information] with a detailed curriculum vitae stating full personal and contact particulars, educational and professional qualifications/registrations, current employment, details of housemanship/internship postings, training and employment history from the time of completion of internship to current, present and expected salaries and names and contacts of at least 2 professional referees. Periods of employment gaps must be provided, with reasons for the gap. Applications, without complete information will not be considered. Testimonials, qualification certificates and transcripts of results for each year of your undergraduate studies may be requested.
We regret that incomplete applications will not be considered, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
