Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), established in 1844, part of the National Healthcare Group (NHG), is one of Singapore’s largest multi-disciplinary hospitals, providing holistic and integrated patient care. With a strong quality culture steeped in patient safety, TTSH constantly challenges itself to provide high quality cost-effective care for patients. In recognition of its commitment to excellent patient care and its comprehensive range of quality healthcare services, TTSH has been awarded the ISO 14001 and OHAS 18001 certification.
Job Description / Job Responsibilities
The Department of Pathology at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore (TTSH) is seeking a Consultant Surgical (Anatomic) Pathologist to join the dynamic team of Surgical Pathologists at National Healthcare Group (NHG). The successful applicant will be rotated to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH), Singapore which is another hospital under the NHG umbrella. Both TTSH and KTPH are multi-disciplinary hospitals in Singapore, providing tertiary healthcare to a resident population of 1.5 million living in the central and northern regions of Singapore, offering over 2,400 beds. The anatomical pathology laboratories at TTSH and KTPH are accredited with the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
The successful applicant should be driven and motivated, and a team player who will join 15 other surgical pathologists in filling a niche in the health eco-system with exciting opportunities to expand a plethora of subspecialties and collaborate with eager clinicians on numerous research projects. The successful applicant will also play an essential role in mentoring and training the next generation of surgical pathologists through the NHG residency program.
Job Requirements
A medical degree which is registrable with the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) and a postgraduate qualification such as FRCPA, FRCPath, Boards certification in Anatomic Pathology or equivalent for accreditation as a Specialist Pathologist with the Specialist Accreditation Board (SAB) and for registration as a Specialist with SMC. Appointment will be based on relevant number of years of experience as a Surgical Pathologist.
More information on this position can be obtained from A/Prof Chuah Khoon Leong, Senior Consultant, Head of Department of Pathology at khoon_leong_chuah@ttsh.com.sg.