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The National University Health System (NUHS) brings the National University Hospital (NUH), and the National University of Singapore’s Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry under a common governance structure to create synergies to advance its tripartite mission of excellence in clinical care, research and education. A tertiary care medical and educational centre, it offers both paediatric and adult medical and surgical services, with a complete range of general surgical and medical departments including oncology.

Established in 1986, the NUH Department of Ophthalmology comprises a team of eye surgeons offering a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic eye services. Our services include: Cataract & Refractive Service, Cornea Service, Glaucoma Service, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Medical and Surgical Retina Service, Ocular Inflammation and Immunology Service, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service (Eyelid, Lacrimal and Orbit), and Paediatric Ophthalmology.

The Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Service provides a complete spectrum of clinical and surgical services dealing with both children and adults with simple and complex diseases and surgery of the eyelids, lacrimal system, orbit and oculofacial disorders. Current multidisciplinary services include the Thyroid Eye Disease Clinic and the Lacrimal Clinics. In addition to simple and complex surgical services, there is close collaboration with Paediatric and Adult Oncology, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, Endocrinology & Immunology, Rhinology, etc. The service is also active in regional and international education including surgical missions with clinical research and publications. Apart from residency education, the service also runs a highly sought after Fellowship program having trained Fellows in Oculoplastic Surgery from over 10 countries.

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking candidates for the position of Consultant, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, who is highly motivated and willing to join us for a challenging and fulfilling clinical appointment on a contractual basis.

Job Description / Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

As a Consultant, you will join esteemed colleagues to provide a comprehensive spectrum of Oculoplastic services. General responsibilities and opportunities include providing services independently with the following broad opportunities:

  1. Clinical commitments: (office consultations, outpatient minor surgical procedures, day surgeries, major surgeries).
  2. Research: Clinical and translational research with collaborative opportunities within and outside ophthalmology.
  3. Teaching: Apart from resident and medical student education, mentoring Fellows in Oculoplastic surgery, national, regional and international teaching opportunities are available.
  4. Publications: Opportunities to publish in leading international journals, editorial activities are also encouraged.

The candidate shall demonstrate good diagnostic and clinical acumen with management and perform any other duties as directed by the Head of Services and the Head of Department, under the Chairman Medical Board, NUH.

Requirements

  • Basic medical degree from an accredited medical university or medical school, registrable with Singapore Medical Council (for details visit www.smc.gov.sg).
  • Fellowship certification in Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
  • Competence in Endoscopic surgery (endoscopic DCR) with special interest in Ophthalmic oncology and Oculofacial trauma with prior working experience are desirable..
  • Possess specialty specific knowledge and clinical skills, show enthusiasm in improving knowledge.
  • Must be registered/be registrable with the Singapore Medical Council.
  • Must be specialist accredited/be accreditable with Singapore Accreditation Board.
  • Practise and promote NUHS values: Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Excellence and Patient-Centredness.
Job Requirements
Employee Benefits

National University Health System Pte Ltd

https://www.nuh.com.sg/About-NUH/Join-Us/Pages/default.aspx

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14 May 2020


Job Application Contact Details
1E Kent Ridge Road
NUHS Tower Block, Level 6
Singapore 119228