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Resident Physician (Doctor)
Role summary
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The Resident Physician supports ophthalmic patient care under the supervision of senior specialists. Applicants are generally expected to hold a recognised medical degree, have completed or be eligible for internship or housemanship, and meet Singapore Medical Council registration requirements. Relevant clinical experience, an interest in ophthalmology, good communication skills, sound clinical judgement and a commitment to patient safety are valuable. The role may involve assessing patients, assisting with examinations and procedures, documenting clinical findings, participating in on-call duties, attending teaching sessions and contributing to service or research activities. Candidates should be adaptable, ethical, team-oriented and willing to work in a demanding hospital environment while continuing structured professional development.
Can I work in Singapore?
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How it works
How it works: Hospital offer first; it registers you with the Nursing Board (equivalent training, valid licence, maybe an exam) and sponsors an S Pass (SGD 3,300+) or Employment Pass.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Only healthcare institutions with inpatient services can bring in foreign nurses, and the Singapore Nursing Board deals with their HR teams only, never with agents.
Official source: Singapore Nursing Board: foreign-trained nurses and midwives. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Healthcare jobs in Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Hospital applies to the Nursing Board for you: training, licence, practice in last 5 years; maybe an exam |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Work Permit staff: employer pays levy, bond and insurance (by law); relocation help is an expat perk |
| Housing | Public hospital groups offer foreign nurses a housing allowance (Ministry of Health, May 2023) |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 to 14 days (by law; many get more); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave, 60 in hospital |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Singapore National Eye Centre Pte Ltd
Singapore National Eye Centre (SNEC) is Singapore’s national tertiary referral centre for eye care and one of Asia’s leading institutions in ophthalmology. It provides comprehensive services covering cataract, glaucoma, retina, corneal disease, paediatric ophthalmology, ocular inflammation, neuro-ophthalmology and other specialised conditions. SNEC combines clinical care with medical education, specialist training and ophthalmic research, serving both local and international patients. It works closely with Singapore’s public healthcare system and academic partners, including Duke-NUS Medical School and the National University of Singapore. The centre is known for high-volume specialist practice, advanced technology and multidisciplinary care. A Resident Physician role offers exposure to complex ophthalmic cases, structured supervision and opportunities to develop clinical, procedural, teaching and research skills within a major specialist centre.