More Information About Doctor’s Job In Singapore

A Golden Chance

For many foreigners, moving to Singapore will be an opportunity to gain professional experience overseas.  A foreign doctor’s spouse and children can come to Singapore as dependents. A foreign doctor is also eligible to apply for permanent residency.

I know of an example of a foreigner from an Asian Country who came to Singapore about five years ago, who found a job as a medical officer at one of our restructured Hospitals.

List of Public/Restructured General Hospitals in Singapore

• Alexandra Hospital
• Changi General Hospital
• Jurong General Hospital (expected to open in 2015)
• National University Hospital
• Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (expected to open in 2010)
• Singapore General Hospital
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital

A photo of Tan Tock Seng Hospital, one of the restructured hospitals.

This foreign doctor that I was talking about is progressing well in his career and is now working at a higher level, namely, as a Registrar.

Before coming to Singapore he did his MBBS and earned his MD degree in his home Country.  He then worked for about four years at a Hospital in his native Country.

Many doctors from Asian countries prefer employment in Singapore compared to the US, UK or other Western Countries because they feel more comfortable with our culture.

Some foreigners like Singapore because it is safe to work at night.  Some think that the education system is very good.
 
Some people in Singapore say that their Australian friends like Singapore because they can hire a maid to do their household chores, whereas in Australia they don’t have a maid.

However they don’t like the education system in Singapore.  That is not an issue to them because there is an Australian International School in Singapore.

A Warm Reception

If you are thinking of coming to Singapore I would like to assure you that you will find the process of coming to Singapore a relatively smooth and well-organized one.

In general Singaporeans are a friendly people.  We would be ever eager to receive you when you arrive at our renowned Changi International Airport. 

When you arrive in Singapore you will get a sense of belonging. That will give you a good start. 

We would even help you find a house.

Besides that we will also settle the formalities at the Ministry of Manpower to get an employment pass for you.

We are a hospitable people, and we would even take you on a tour of Singapore to orientate you.

You will also not have much problems adapting to the differences in the work culture between your Country and Singapore.

One of the adjustments you may have to make  is that there is more paperwork and accountability in Singapore compared to most Countries in Asia. 

However most of the foreign doctors have been able to settle into their jobs within two to three months.

Learn from the experienced  doctors in Singapore

One suggestion for foreign doctors who want to come to Singapore to work is to visit Singapore to get a feel for what it is like to live and work here.

Arrangements can be made for foreign-trained doctors who want to work in Singapore to meet with local doctors to get an inside look at the Singapore working environment.

You can thus find out about the professional development, work-life balance, and so on to see if it is what you want.

Then if  the recruitment by the hospital  is successful and you accept a job offer you would have made a sound decision.

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