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• Under the NHG Preference-Driven Medical Officer Posting Exercise (MOPEX), Medical Officers are empowered to choose their postings to suit their own development needs and career interests.
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Medical Schemes of Service Available in NHG
o House Officers o Resident Physician
o Medical Officers o Family Doctor
o Registrars o Dental Associate
o Consultant
How to Apply
Medical Schemes of Service Available in NHG
A position with the National Healthcare Group can fulfill your needs under the following schemes of service:
House Officers
House Officer Training is a mandatory component of medical training for all fresh medical graduates who have completed their basic medical degree. It is a period of clinical apprenticeship that aims to equip the new medical graduate with the basic skills of clinical practice. House Officer Training will last for 1 year and the House Officer will need to perform 3 postings, each posting lasting 4 months.
House Officer Training is provided by approved teaching hospitals in Singapore. Currently, within NHG, Alexandra Hospital (AH), National University Hospital (NUH) and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) provide House Officer Training.
Eligibility Criteria
Fresh medical graduate who wishes to apply for House Officer position must satisfy either of the following conditions:
a. possess a MBBS degree from the National University of Singapore
OR
b. possess a basic medical degree awarded by an overseas medical school listed in the Schedule of the Medical Registration Act (MRA) of Singapore.
Medical Officers
Medical Officers are qualified doctors who are immediately responsible for the total management of patients in the wards. They are required to help House Officers in the clerking of cases and supervise/help House Officers in the performance of procedures.
Medical Officers undergo two 6-monthly rotations in a year through the NHG Preference-Driven Medical Officer Posting Exercise (MOPEX) where Medical Officers are empowered to choose their own postings to suit their own developmental needs and career interest.
Changeover dates for the postings are in May and November each year.
Upon appointment as Medical Officers, doctors who wish to be trained as specialists can apply to the Joint Committee for Specialist Training (JCST) to undergo Basic Specialist Training (BST) in one of the 14 Basic Specialties.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Medical Officer position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must have graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore OR graduated from the Universities/Medical Schools listed under the Medical Registration Act (MRA).
b. must have completed houseman training satisfactorily
c. must be granted medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
d. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore
(applicable to non-Singaporean/ non- Singapore PR)
Medical Officer (Non-Traditional Source)
Medical Officers (NTS) are foreign doctors who possess basic medical degree awarded by an overseas medical school not listed in the Schedule of the Medical Registration Act (MRA) of Singapore. They are employed on a 2 years contract, subject to the successful medical registration with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC). The contract may be renewed upon expiry, subject to their work performance and manpower needs of the Company.
Eligibility Criteria
1. PRC and India
To be eligible for the Medical Officer position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must possess a basic medical degree from a good University
b. preferably with a Master in a Clinical Specialty
c. have at least 6 years experience as a MO after housemanship in reputable hospitals
d. proficiency and a good command of English
e. must be granted Temporary Medical Registration by SMC
f. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore
2. Philippines
To be eligible for the Medical Officer position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must possess a basic medical degree from a good University
b. be Board-eligible
c. must be granted Temporary Medical Registration by SMC
d. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore
Registrars
Registrars are experienced doctors with a recognised postgraduate qualification who have completed the Basic Specialist Training (BST). They are primarily responsible for the overall supervision and day-to-day running of the wards, including patient care. In addition, they will supervise and guide House Officers and Medical Officers.
There are 2 types of Registrars namely Advanced Specialist Training (AST) Registrar and Service Registrar.
AST Registrars are doctors who have completed BST and have been appointed by the Joint Committee for Specialist Training (JCST) as Advanced Specialist Trainee to undergo advanced specialist training in one of the 35 advanced specialties.
Service Registrars are doctors who have completed BST who possess a postgraduate degree recognised by the JCST for Advanced Specialist Training, but have been unsuccessful in their AST application or are waiting for a confirmed AST post. These doctors will have to be assessed to be ready and competent to perform the duties & responsibilities of a Registrar before being appointed as Service Registrar.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Registrar position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must possess a postgraduate medical degree that is recognised by JCST for entry into Advanced Specialist Training
b. must be granted medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
c. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore
(applicable to non-Singaporean/ non- Singapore PR)
d. must possess the relevant years of experience
Associate Consultant / Consultant
Associate Consultants and Consultants are Specialists who have completed Basic & Advanced Specialist Training. Besides being responsible for patient care, Consultants are senior doctors who are expected to provide leadership to all levels of staff, including teaching and training.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Associate Consultant/Consultant position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must be accredited as a Specialist by the Specialist Accreditation Board, Ministry of Health.
b. must be granted medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
c. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore (applicable to non-Singaporean/ non-Singapore PR)
d. must possess the relevant years of experience
Resident Physician
Resident Physicians are non-specialist doctors whose main role is to provide first-line clinical coverage in medical departments within NHG hospitals. The Resident Physician Scheme is created to provide an alternative and attractive career track for doctors who do not aspire to be specialists but wishes to remain practicing in a hospital setting.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Resident Physician position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. granted Full/Conditional medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
b. possess at least 5 years of Medical Officer experience
c. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore (applicable to non-Singaporean/ non-Singapore PR)
Family Doctor / Family Physician
Family Doctors and Family Physicians are doctors pursuing a general practitioner career within the primary healthcare environment i.e. NHG Polyclinics
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Family Doctor/Family Physician position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. granted Full/Conditional medical registration by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC)
b. possess at least 3 years (for Family Physician) or 5 years (for Family Doctor) of Medical Officer experience
c. obtained a Master of Medicine (Family Medicine)
(applicable to doctors applying to be Family Physicians only)
d. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore
(applicable to non-Singaporean/ non-Singapore PR)
e. completed MO bond (applicable to local graduates from National University of Singapore applying to be Family Doctors only)
Dental Associate
Dental Associates are non-specialist dental surgeons providing dental services within NHG hospitals/polyclinics. The career progression for dental surgeons on the Dental Associate Track is as follows:
Senior Dental Associate Principal Dental Associate
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Dental Associate position, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
a. must have a minimum of 4 years of clinical experience as Dental Officer
b. must have completed undergraduate dental training bond (for local graduates from the National University of Singapore
c. must have a basic dental degree that is registrable with the Singapore Dental Council (SDC)
d. must be granted an Employment Pass to work in Singapore (applicable to non-Singaporean/ non-Singapore PR)
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply by sending their applications to:
National Healthcare Group
Human Resource Department
6 Commonwealth Lane
Level 6, GMTI Building
Singapore 149547
Fax: (65) 6471 2171
Email: [email address in profile] nhg.com.sg
Kindly enclose the following with your application:
a. Full personal particulars / CV
b. Educational & Professional Qualifications
c. Career History and Aspirations
d. Present & Expected Salary
e. Contact Number & Email Address
f. Names of 2 Professional References
g. A Non-Returnable Photograph
Contact Us
For employment queries, our HR team can be contacted at
National Healthcare Group
Human Resource Department
6 Commonwealth Lane
Level 6, GMTI Building
Singapore 149547
Fax: (65) 6471 2171
Tel: (65) 6471 8900
Email: [email address in profile] nhg.com.sg
[email address in profile] nhg.com.sg
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a foreign-trained doctor to be attached for a short-term period at a public hospital/ institution in Singapore for the purpose of teaching, research or postgraduate study in medicine under an approved training scheme; or
a foreign-trained visiting expert to operate, conduct demonstration workshops and give lectures, etc, usually for a very short-term period; or
a foreign-trained doctor to be employed by a hospital/ institution for service purposes for a specified period and in a specified medical capacity. These doctors would otherwise not be entitled to medical registration.
Eligibility requirements:
must be a registered medical practitioner in the country where the doctor is currently working; and
hold a certificate of experience or equivalent as proof of satisfactory completion of housemanship; and
who is a graduate from any overseas medical school who demonstrates the ability to fulfill the purpose for which registration is granted (applicable to overseas trainees or research fellows); or who possesses medical knowledge, experience and skill which the Medical Council consider to be of international standing (applicable to visiting experts); or
who possesses qualifications which are adequate for the purposes of registration (applicable to those employed to provide short-term service in disciplines which are short of doctors).
Additional Requirements for Doctors Applying for Temporary Medical Registration:
The applicant
Must have an offer of employment or training with an approved healthcare institution;
Must have completed 1 year of housemanship or internship training overseas satisfactorily;
Must be current and actively practising overseas;
Must be of good standing i.e. doctor is not subject of any disciplinary proceedings or investigation;
From 1 Aug 2005, foreign-trained doctors from medical schools where the medium of instruction is not English will be required to pass an English proficiency test, e.g. International English Language Testing System (IELTS
) test [must achieve band score of 7] or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL
) [must achieve 250 marks for computer based test or 600 marks for paper based test or 100 marks for internet based test] or Occupational English Test (OET) [must achieve grade B].
From 1 Aug 2005, the doctor must have at least 3 years' working experience as a medical officer or a postgraduate qualification from their own country to ensure that they have sufficient experience.
The temporary registrant will be required to apply for a practising certificate before he can commence practice at the approved place of practice.
Registrable Basic Medical Degrees
Medical Schools in Bold are new additions to the Schedule w.e.f 1 Oct 2007
* For these two medical schools, the medical graduate must complete his medical studies in the main campus from Year 1 to final Year. Twinning programmes for these 2 universities which are done outside the main campus will not be recognized
Full name/ Title of Medical Qualifications Eligible for Conditional Registration
Conferred by Institutions in the United States of America: Institution
Board Cert (Anaesthesiology) American Board of Anaesthesiology
Board Cert (Cardiology) American Board of Cardiology
Board Cert (Cardiovascular Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Dermatology
) American Board of Dermatology
Board Cert (Diagnostic Radiology) American Board of Radiology in Diagnostic Radiology
Board Cert (Emergency Medicine) American Board of Emergency Medicine
Board Cert (Endocrinology) American Board of Endocrinology
Board Cert (Gastroenterology) American Board of Gastroenterology
Board Cert (General Surgery) American Board of General Surgery
Board Cert (Geriatric Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Haematology) American Board of Haematology
Board Cert (Infectious Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Internal Medicine) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Interventional Cardiology) American Board of Cardiology
Board Cert (Medical Oncology) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Neurosurgery) American Board of Neurosurgery
Board Cert (Nuclear Medicine) American Board of Nuclear Medicine
Board Cert (O & G) American Board of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Board Cert (Ophthalmology
) American Board of Ophthalmology
Board Cert (Orthopaedic Surgery) American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Cert (Otorhinolaryngology) American Board of Otorhinolaryngology
Board Cert (Paediatric Surgery) American Board of Paediatric Surgery
Board Cert (Paediatrics
Cardiology) American Board of Paediatrics
Board Cert (Paediatrics
) American Board of Paediatrics
Board Cert (Pathology
) American Board of Pathology
Board Cert (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Cert (Plastic Surgery) American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Cert (Psychiatry
& Neurology) American Board of Psychiatry
& Neurology
Board Cert (Pulmonary Disease) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Radiation Oncology) American Board of Radiology in Radiation Oncology
Board Cert (Respiratory Medicine) American Board of Respiratory Medicine
Board Cert (Rheumatology) American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Cert (Thoracic Surgery) American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Board Cert (Urology) American Board of Urology
2
Full name/ Title of Medical Qualifications Eligible for Conditional Registration
Conferred by Institutions in Canada
: Institution
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, Canada
Royal College of Physicians, Canada
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Canada
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada
Royal College of Surgeons, Canada
Conferred by Institutions in the United Kingdom & Ireland
: Institution
Associate Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of
Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Fellowship of the Faculty of Pathology
, Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologist of the Royal College of Surgeons of
Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland
Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom Royal College of Physicians of United Kingdom
Fellowship of Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons, United Kingdom Royal Faculty of Physicians and Surgeons, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom
Fellowship of Royal College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom Royal College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom Royal College of Anaesthetists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of
England
Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of
England
Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United
Kingdom
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United
Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom Royal College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom College of Ophthalmologists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Paediatrics
and Child Health, United Kingdom Royal College of Paediatrics
and Child Health, United Kingdom
3
Full name/ Title of Medical Qualifications Eligible for Conditional Registration
Conferred by Institutions in the United Kingdom & Ireland
: Institution
Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics
and Child Health, United
Kingdom
Royal College of Paediatrics
and Child Health, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom Royal College of Pathologists, United Kingdom
Diploma in Medical Jurisprudence of the Society of Apothecaries of London Society of Apothecaries of London
Diploma of the Royal College of Pathologists, Royal College of Pathologists,
London
Royal College of Pathologists, Royal College of Pathologists,
London
Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom Royal College of Psychiatrists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Faculty of Radiologists, United Kingdom Faculty of Radiologists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom Royal College of Radiologists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Fellowship of the Royal Faculty of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow Royal Faculty of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Membership of the Royal Faculty of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow Royal Faculty of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow Royal College of Physicians of Glasgow
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, England Royal College of Physicians, England
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, England Royal College of Physicians, England
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, England Royal College of Surgeons, England
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, England Royal College of Surgeons, England
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians, London Royal College of Physicians, London
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, London Royal College of Physicians, London
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, London Royal College of Surgeons, London
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, London Royal College of Surgeons, London
Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
4
Full name/ Title of Medical Qualifications Eligible for Conditional Registration
Conferred by Institutions in Australia
& New Zealand
: Institution
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellowship of the Faculty of Anaesthetists of the Royal Australasian College of
Surgeons
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellowship of Australian & New Zealand
College of Anaesthetists Australian & New Zealand
College of Anaesthetists
Fellowship of the Australasian Faculty of Rehab Medicine of the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians
The Australasian Faculty of Rehabilitative Medicine of the Royal
Australasian College of Physicians
Fellowship of the Royal Australian & New Zealand
College of Ophthalmologists Royal Australian & New Zealand
College of Ophthalmologists
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmology
Royal Australasian College of Ophthalmology
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Radiologists Royal Australian College of Radiologists
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Radiologists Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Radiologists
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists
Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists Royal Australian and New Zealand
College of Psychiatrists
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
, College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists
Royal Australian and New Zealand
, College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists
Membership of the Royal Australian and New Zealand
, College of Obstetricians
& Gynaecologists
Royal Australian and New Zealand
, College of Obstetricians &
Gynaecologists
Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Membership of the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and
Gynaecologists
Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australia
Royal College of Pathologists of Australia
Conferred by Institutions in Singapore: Institution
Fellowship of Academy of Medicine, Singapore Academy of Medicine, Singapore
Masters of Medicine (Singapore) except Public Health and Occupational
Medicine
National University of Singapore
I am a Singapore PR. My sister is an MBBS from India. She wants to apply for a Medical officer post here so that later she can apply for her PG. I went through your forum and links but not able to find out the proper information how to apply and what are the requirements etc. Can anybody helps me out in this regards. Thanks in advance.