6 jobs in Singapore National Eye Centre

This successful candidate shall need to perform imaging scans and provides administrative support to the Ocular Imaging Services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Liaise with patients and inform them of their waiting time.
• Manage department patient registration system
• Distribution of cases, data entry of patient records and other administrative duties
• Perform Digital Clinical, General Imaging and Optical Coherent Tomography Scans

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Technology or equivalent, entry Diploma level are welcome
• Basic knowledge and anatomy of the eye will be advantageous but not essential as on job training will be provided
• IT Savvy with a willingness to learn
• Good interpersonal skills
• Team player with a positive mindset
• Ability to work independently
• 1 year working experience in Admin or related field is advantageous

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be notified for interview.

You will be part of a member in the Adult Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology team.

You will be involved in general orthoptic examination and paediatric ophthalmology sessions. You will carry out paediatric visual acuity checks, sensory and motor evaluation of squints, amblyopia diagnosis, counselling and orthoptic treatment. There will be opportunities for active participation in teaching and research projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Involve in Orthoptic Assessment and Reporting which includes formulation of diagnosis and proposed management plan where necessary to paediatric / general / private Ophthalmologists

• Involve in Binocular Vision Assessment and Other Binocular Vision testing

• Assess and manage patients in specialized Orthoptic clinics such as early intervention (for children with low vision), neuro-rehabilitation, amblyopia and fusion clinics

• Prescription of optical aids such as Fresnel prisms

• Opportunities to be involved in education and research

• Opportunities to be deploy to other hospitals/clinics for learning and professional development

Job Requirements:

• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences (Orthoptics)

• Proficient in spoken and written English

• Able to communicate well with patients of different age groups

• Entry level applicants are welcome to apply

• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills

• Willing to work at other clinics when required

• Continuous professional training provided

You will be part of the Pharmacy team to be responsible and ensure the proper and smooth operations of the Pharmacy. This includes dispensing medication according to Good Dispensing Practice, interaction with patient and family members and healthcare team, counselling the patients on drug therapy and usage, and verify discrepancies in prescriptions. You will also be involved in settling of drug related problems, ensure correct charging of both medications and daily accounts and other administrative duties.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carry out dispensing according to Good Dispensing Practice
• Interacts with patient and family members, and healthcare team counsel patients on drug therapy and usage
• Verify discrepancies in prescriptions with clinicians
• Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems through checking of prescriptions for over dosage, drug interactions, allergies and intervene when necessary
• Maintain the correct charging of medications to patients and retail customers and daily closing of accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely distribution / supplies of pharmaceuticals to all requesting departments or hospital

Job Requirements:

• Possess a valid licensure as pharmacist in Singapore
• Minimum a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Preferably with at least 1 year’s relevant working experience in the related field
• Well-mannered and cheerful disposition
• Good patient relation and communication skills
• Service oriented with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work well independently and in a team

You will be part of the SNEC Optometry Service Team, providing quality eye care to complement doctors' clinical management of patients. With opportunities to explore areas in low vision, primary eye care, and specialty contact lenses, you will be equipped with relevant skillsets to practice at the top of your professional license in a medical specialty centre.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform objective and subjective refraction
• Conduct basic binocular vision assessments, such as cover test and ocular motility test
• Perform preliminary examinations, such as colour vision and pupillary assessment
• Educate patients on vision status, proper vision care, and usage of various optical aids

Job Requirements:

• Degree in Optometry with 3 years of relevant experience
• Registered with the Singapore Optometrists and Opticians Board
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work proactively and independently
• Willing to work at other clinics when required
• Average standard of 42 hours work week
• Continuous professional training provided

Work location (either one):

1. 11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore
2. 2 Simei St 3, Singapore

Note: only shortlisted candidates would be notified for interview

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.