Consultant (Chemical Pathology)

About the role

The Clinical Biochemistry founder at the new Tengah General and Community Hospital (TGCH) will commission and lead the service, designing its test menu, workflows, governance, quality, safety and team culture. The hospital is part of the National University Health System (NUHS) cluster and is expected to be ready by the early 2030s.

Key responsibilities

• Full clinical governance and regulatory responsibility under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA) and licence conditions.
• Commission and operationalise the Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory, including Laboratory Information System (LIS) implementation and Point-of-care testing (POCT) governance.
• Oversee and approve the evaluation of tests before they are implemented.
• Chair the Laboratory Quality Committee and develop and oversee a safety programme for the laboratory.
• Lead future ISO 15189 / CAP accreditation.
• Recruit, supervise and develop a multidisciplinary laboratory team.
• Provide expert clinical advice on test selection, interpretation and complex biochemistry to clinical colleagues.

Required profile

• MBBS registrable qualification with the Singapore Medical Council.
• FRCPath, FRCPA or equivalent specialist qualification.
• At least 5 years of post-fellowship consultant experience in Clinical Biochemistry.
• Proven experience in laboratory management, quality, safety, governance and accreditation (ISO 15189 / CAP).
• Experience commissioning or significantly developing a clinical laboratory, including automation.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing cross-functional teams.

Required skills

• Laboratory Information System (LIS) implementation experience.
• ISO 15189 Lead Assessor or CAP inspector training.
• Familiarity with the Singapore / Asia-Pacific regulatory environment.
• Budget management, financial analysis and performance metrics.