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 OphthalmologyOcular Inflammation & ImmunologyPaediatric Ophthalmology & Adult StrabismusMedical 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 CouncilStrong 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 ManagementThe doctors are responsible for the total management of patients in the ward with the assistnce of the Nursing Officer in chargeThe 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.
OutpatientResponsible 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 housemanshipEye 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 ManagementThe doctors are responsible for the total management of patients in the ward with the assistance of the Nursing Officer in chargeThe 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.
OutpatientResponsible 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
CallsThe 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 CouncilAt least 3 years of ophthalmology practice experienceHighly adaptive and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skillsMust be able to do callsPlease 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 CouncilAnaesthesia 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.
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 PracticeInteracts with patient and family members, and healthcare team counsel patients on drug therapy and usageVerify discrepancies in prescriptions with cliniciansIdentify, resolve and prevent drug related problems through checking of prescriptions for over dosage, drug interactions, allergies and intervene when necessaryMaintain the correct charging of medications to patients and retail customers and daily closing of accountsEnsure accurate and timely distribution / supplies of pharmaceuticals to all requesting departments or hospital
Job Requirements:Possess a valid licensure as pharmacist in SingaporeMinimum a Bachelor’s Degree in PharmacyPreferably with at least 1 year’s relevant working experience in the related fieldWell-mannered and cheerful dispositionGood patient relation and communication skillsService oriented with good interpersonal and communication skillsAble 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 refractionConduct basic binocular vision assessments, such as cover test and ocular motility testPerform preliminary examinations, such as colour vision and pupillary assessmentEducate patients on vision status, proper vision care, and usage of various optical aids
Job Requirements:
Degree in Optometry with 3 years of relevant experienceRegistered with the Singapore Optometrists and Opticians BoardA team player with excellent interpersonal skillsAble to work proactively and independentlyWilling to work at other clinics when requiredAverage standard of 42 hours work weekContinuous professional training provided
Work location (either one):11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 1687512 Simei St 3, Singapore 529889
Note: only shortlisted candidates would be notified for interview
DescriptionThe Singapore Eye Research Institute (SERI) serves as Singapore’s national research institute for ophthalmic and vision research and functions as the research arm of the Singapore National Eye Centre. As part of the SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre (AMC), SERI undertakes vision research in collaboration with local and international clinical ophthalmic centres and biomedical research institutions. To date, SERI, together with the Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Academic Clinical Program (Eye ACP) at Duke-NUS, has developed a world-leading reputation in broad-based clinical translational research and epidemiological programmes for major blinding eye diseases.
The Population Health Research (PHR) Group at SERI conducts patient-centred and clinical health services research in Ophthalmology in Singapore and Asia. We have setup several large clinical and population-based multi-centre collaborative studies to: (a) better understand the pathophysiology of the aging visual and others sensory systems and their interactions with several key outcomes of age-related functional decline, i.e., sarcopenia and frailty; (b) investigate the connection between sensory and cognitive decline, while developing and validating innovative assessment tools to accurately detect cognitive impairment in individuals with sensory loss; and (c) develop and validate novel AI-driven instruments (questionnaires) to comprehensively evaluate quality of life (QoL) in individuals with debilitating ocular and other systemic diseases.
We are inviting suitably qualified candidates for the position of Senior Postdoctoral/Clinical Research Fellow in the PHR group under the direct supervision of Professor Ecosse Lamoureux, Head of the PHR group and Director of the Population Health and Ocular Epidemiology Platform at SERI. This position offers an excellent opportunity for the applicant to undertake outstanding research work at SERI under his mentorship and other capable Clinical Research Fellows. An interest in patient-centred and population health research in sensory diseases, neurosensory loss, and/or the aging population is crucial.
The applicant will be expected to:Lead the conceptualization and translation of new ideas into well-written grant applications Assist lead PIs in grant writing for large project and/or collaborative grant applicationsConduct and coordinate research within SERI in line with its research strategy and under the direction and supervision of the principal investigators and collaboratorsManage the unit’s existing and upcoming research projects in a team-based, cross functional research environment, which includes liaising with fellow colleagues and collaborators, supervising research assistants, research students, technical and other support staffPublish research outcomes in appropriate journals of international standing and to publish and disseminate the results of research and scholarship in other reputable outletsAttend and present research findings and papers at academic and professional conferences, and to contribute to the external visibility of the departmentDraft research reports for Principal InvestigatorsSupervise and mentor younger faculty membersUndertake such specific roles and management functions as may be reasonably required by the DirectorAttend meetings and to participate (where necessary) in other committees and working groups within SERI/SNECEnsure adherence with health and safety in all aspects of work
The duties and responsibilities outlined are not intended to be an exhaustive list but provide guidance on the main aspects of the job. The incumbent will be required to be flexible in their duties.
Duration3 years
RequirementsMD, MBBS or PhD in optometry/ophthalmology, epidemiology, public health, neurosciences, patient-reported outcomes, or related disciplinesCompetitive record of peer-reviewed publications and previous successful grant application(s) with focus on ophthalmic epidemiology, public health, health services, and/or aging researchMinimum 3-4 years of relevant research-related experienceComprehensive understanding of epidemiological principles and study designFamiliarity and experience with both qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques Basic knowledge in statistical analysis and interpretationDemonstrated strong leadership, written and oral communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently as well as in a team-based, cross functional research environment
The successful candidate can expect a competitive remuneration package that commensurate with qualifications and experience. He/She can additionally be assured of a fulfilling and challenging career in a fast-paced and dynamic organization. We strongly encourage continuous education and development through our in-house training programmes and external courses.
