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Instrument Technician (Endoscopy), Eastern General Hospital Planning Office
Role summary
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The Instrument Technician supports endoscopy services by preparing, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilising, inspecting and maintaining endoscopic instruments and related equipment. Candidates are generally expected to have a relevant certificate or diploma in biomedical science, healthcare, sterile services or a related discipline, although relevant healthcare experience may also be considered. Experience with endoscope reprocessing, infection-control procedures and hospital operating protocols is advantageous. The role requires careful attention to detail, good manual dexterity, strong hygiene awareness and the ability to follow strict safety and quality standards. Candidates should be comfortable working shifts, supporting clinical teams, documenting equipment processes accurately and responding reliably in a busy hospital environment.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
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 Eastern General Hospital
Eastern General Hospital is a planned public acute-care hospital in Singapore being developed within the SingHealth healthcare cluster. It is intended to serve the growing healthcare needs of residents in Singapore’s eastern region, offering a broad range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and specialist services. As part of SingHealth, the hospital is expected to work closely with nearby healthcare institutions, community partners and education or research organisations. The Eastern General Hospital Planning Office supports the preparation of clinical services, facilities, workforce and operational systems ahead of the hospital’s opening. Employees joining during this planning phase may contribute to service development, equipment readiness, workflow design and the establishment of safe, efficient patient-care processes. The organisation is likely to value teamwork, professionalism, continuous improvement and a strong commitment to patient safety.