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Consultant
Role summary
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The Consultant role at Singapore National Eye Centre is expected to provide specialist ophthalmic assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for patients, while maintaining high standards of clinical safety and professionalism. Requirements typically include a recognised medical degree, specialist registration with the Singapore Medical Council, accredited postgraduate ophthalmology training and relevant consultant-level experience. The candidate should demonstrate sound clinical judgement, strong communication and teamwork, commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment. Experience in a subspecialty such as cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, paediatric ophthalmology or ocular oncology may be advantageous. Contributions to teaching, research, service development and continuing professional education are also likely to be expected.
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 principal specialist centre for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of eye diseases. It provides comprehensive ophthalmic services across a wide range of subspecialties, including cataract, glaucoma, retina, cornea, paediatric ophthalmology and ocular inflammation. SNEC is part of SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare group, and works closely with Singapore General Hospital and other healthcare institutions. Alongside patient care, the centre is recognised for medical education, clinical research, innovation and the training of ophthalmologists from Singapore and overseas. Its consultants typically work in a structured academic-clinical environment, combining specialist practice with teaching, research and service improvement. The organisation serves local and international patients and is known for advanced facilities, evidence-based care and a strong focus on improving outcomes in eye health.