Job Description

Thanks to its thriving economy, residents in Singapore enjoy high-quality health care, education, personal safety, and housing standards and the country is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations for international ex-pats. It may be the worlds second most densely populated country, but the city-state is also famous for being clean, pleasant and family friendly. If you are a doctor, trained in Pathology at Specialist / Consultant level and considering a lifestyle change overseas, then please do get in touch.

Whats on offer?

• State of the art facilities - some of the best in the world!
• World class teaching hospital
• 2 or 3 year contract with option to renew
• English speaking work environment
• Salaries average 15,000 - 16,000 UK Pounds per month equivalent (NET of taxes) and can be higher for senior consultants
• Host of employee benefits
• Eco-friendly facility
• Excellent career progression prospects
• Performance bonuses are available as well as annual salary increments
• Relocation assistance provided for foreign applicants
• A very low tax rate of Approx. 14%

What is the role?

We are looking for a Consultant Anatomical Pathologist to join the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology service. Candidates are expected to report both histopathology and cytopathology cases, including frozen sections and fine-needle aspiration specimens, and participate in quality assurance programmes, multidisciplinary meetings, and institutional or departmental committees.

What are we looking for?

The hospital is ideally looking for a specialist with one or more of the below:

• Certification by one of the medical specialty boards of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Specialist Certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Fellowship with the Hong Kong Academy or College (FHKAM, FHKAM etc)
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT or CCST) awarded by a competent authority of the UK or Ireland
• Certification by one of the Royal Colleges in Australia

The Location

Singapore is a bustling cosmopolitan city populated with high-rise buildings and landscape gardens. Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore is a dynamic city thats rich in contrast and colour that embodies the finest of both East and West.

There are numerous shopping malls, museums, and dining and entertainment hotspots to choose from. Alternatively, you could choose to discover Singapores old world charm. You can explore and experience the islands key historical landmarks or memorials or you could embark on a heritage trail and enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural precincts, notably Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam.

What Head Medical can do for you

Arranging a position overseas is very exciting, but we understand that it can also be daunting and time consuming. Were the UK's specialist in international medical recruitment and weve helped many doctors relocate since we first started out in 2008 (you can read what people have said about working with us on our ). We know its important to balance career opportunities with lifestyle and well talk through your plans and will get to know you to make sure we find the right role in the right location.

Once we have secured a job for you, well manage the Medical Registration and Visa application process, and support you (and your family) with the relocation itself.

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