Career Choices
Welcome to Career Choices!
We understand that choosing a career can be a daunting task, and that's why we've created this resource to help guide you through the process. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to make a change, we're here to support you in making informed decisions about your future.
Our Career Choices platform provides you with information about different career paths, job prospects, required education and training, and much more.
We believe that everyone deserves a fulfilling and rewarding career, and we're committed to helping you achieve your career goals. We hope that this platform will be a valuable resource as you explore different career options and make important decisions about your future.
We look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Administration and Ancillary
Our Administration and Ancillary staff are here to enhance our patients’ experience and support them at every step of their healthcare journey.
Career Opportunities
Check out the following PDFs below to read more about the Administrative and Ancillary careers at TTSH.
Administrative Roles
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Ancillary
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Graduate Programmes
The Healthcare Management Associate Programme (MAP) is a 2-year programme aimed at grooming graduates with outstanding leadership qualities for a challenging and fulfilling career ahead in the National Healthcare Group.
Medical
Our Medical staff are here to enhance our patients’ experience and support them at every step of their healthcare journey.
Career Opportunities
Over at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, there are 3 Career Development Tracks available to establish structured career progression for our medical staff. This provides doctors with proper career progression tracks that will allow them to pursue career goals according to their different interests and competencies, and actualize their full potential.
The 3 Career Development Tracks available are as follows:
- SPECIALIST TRACK
This track is designed for doctors who wish to be trained as specialists. Fresh medical graduates can complete their housemanship to become Medical Officers and receive the Basic Specialist Training (BST) programme. With the completion of the BST and a recognized postgraduate degree, Medical Officers can advance to become service registrars, who will receive the Advanced Specialist Training (AST) programme. Once the AST programme is completed, they will be promoted to specialists where there will be opportunities for leadership, training and teaching.
- RESIDENT PHYSICIAN TRACK
This track is for doctors who do not aspire to be specialists, but want to remain working in a hospital setting. Resident Physicians can progress to become Senior Resident Physicians and Principal Resident Physicians where they will undertake senior roles, supervisory, teaching and clinical responsibilities.
- FAMILY PHYSICIAN TRACK
This track is for doctors who want to pursue a career in Family Medicine. Family Physician will receive higher and enlarged responsibilities such as overseeing implementation of clinical programmes and leading/ participating in research projects as they promote to Senior Family Physician, Consultant Family Physician and Senior Consultant Family Physician.
Nursing
Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Registered Nurses (RN) work hand in hand in the care delivery process.
Career Opportunities
Registered Nurse (RN): The RN will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients under their care. With their competencies and knowledge, they perform and follow up with prescribed treatments and procedures to meet the patients' physical and emotional needs. They collaborate and cooperate with other healthcare professionals for a smooth delivery of care and services.
Enrolled Nurse (EN): The EN will assist the RN in the care delivery process. They plan and coordinate basic nursing care independently, and assist the RN and other healthcare professionals in the procedure, treatment and examination of the patient. They also provide related caregiver training so that patients receive appropriate care after discharge.
Allied Health
Our Allied Health staff are here to enhance our patients’ experience and support them at every step of their healthcare journey.
Career Opportunities
- Clinical – pursue excellence in clinical skills and knowledge
- Research – participate and lead allied health research
- Education – includes both pre-professional and post-professional
- Management / Leadership – drives clinical care and service excellence
The Allied Health Professions comprise diverse groups of healthcare professionals providing a wide range of health services.
Allied Health
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Pharmacy
Our Pharmacy staff are committed to delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients through preparing medications with precision, patient education for effective medication management, and process innovation
At Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) Pharmacy, we are committed to delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care focused on optimal patient outcomes. Our team plays a vital role in ensuring seamless care transitions by preparing medications with precision and providing thorough patient education for effective medication management.
TTSH Pharmacy offers extensive opportunities for career advancement and specialisation, enabling our pharmacy staff to expand their expertise whilst contributing to enhanced patient care standards.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in patients' lives?
Join us and be part of the TTSH Pharmacy family! Learn more on the TTSH Application Process and TTSH Career Opportunities.
Pharmacists: Provides safe, efficient and timely distribution (dispensing) of drugs, review and deliver drug therapy to achieve optimal pharmacotherapy outcome for patients.
Pharmacy Assistants / Technicians: Serve as the vital link between pharmacy services and patients through frontline interactions and backend operations. Handle patient enquiries, financial counselling, and medication verification whilst ensuring accurate prescription processing and inventory management to support seamless pharmaceutical care delivery.
Career Conversion
Enrolled Nurses (EN) and Registered Nurses (RN) work hand in hand in the care delivery process.
The Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) initiated by the Workforce Singapore (WSG) is designed to help Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) acquire new skills or to make a career switch and find a job in the growing sectors.
Interested applicants may apply online through Workforce Singapore's (WSG) for PCP in:
- Enrolled Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Diagnostic Radiographer
- Occupational Therapist
- Physiotherapist
- Social Worker
