The NKF is a well-established organisation that provides dialysis treatment and rehabilitative care to kidney failure patients at affordable, subsidised rates. Our philosophy is to care for our patients holistically so that they can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives. In partnership with community, we also encourage and empower the public to take charge of their health through education and prevention of kidney disease.
Job Description / Job Responsibilities
Responsiblities
The successful candidate will spearhead the Medical Services and Allied Health Services teams and cultivate a culture of high quality care in delivering holistic, quality and safe dialysis treatment to patients for optimal clinical outcomes and population care management.
- Provides strategic oversight to the teams and collaborates with both internal and external partners to roll out a holistic care model in support of the Foundation’s push for integrated service delivery and partnerships with external stakeholders.
- Leads and drives quality improvement and patient safety initiatives /programmes in accordance with the Foundation’s directives and / or external regulatory requirements, in addition to implementing patient care management programmes and providing oversight to the infection control practices / standards.
- Participates actively in educational and academic activities like conference presentation and scientific publication.
- Provides training/mentorship to the clinical teams on Patient Management and advises on medical matters to other departments.
Requirments
- Degree in Medicine from a recognised University
- Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP) or American Board Certified qualifications or equivalent qualification registerable with SMC
- Certificate of Specialist Accreditation in Renal Medicine
- At least 10 years of clinical nephrology practice (clinical management of ESRD patients) including 3 years of supervisory experience.
If you have a passion for our mission and possess a strong desire to make a positive difference, we would like to hear from you.