Healthcare Assistant

GURKHA CONTINGENT, SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE VACANCY FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

The Gurkha Contingent, Singapore Police Force (GC, SPF) based in Singapore invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Healthcare Assistant.

Brief Job Description

The principal job responsibilities include:

• Provision of antenatal care; postnatal care; and care of newborn babies; making home visits as required; provide care for families dealing with pregnancies; accompany patients during their visit to GC Medical Centre, Polyclinics and Hospitals;
• Provision of first aid and basic nursing care, particularly for wives and children; child immunisation, child development assessment; and infection control;
• Perform assessments of health status, determining the need and level of nursing and/or medical care;
• Communication with Singapore health practitioners and agencies;
• Participate in an on-call roster providing 24/7 midwifery / nursing support in GC;
• Assist in the day-to-day operations and Business Continuity Plan of the GC Medical Centre;
• Provide medical counselling support to GC families;
• Provide education on nutrition, healthy lifestyle choices, children’s health and safety.

Requirements

The requirements for the Healthcare Assistant are as follows:

• Must be a Nepali citizen with a valid Passport;
• Must have a minimum PCL Nursing Qualification, or other equivalent qualifications (References and Certificates are required);
• Must have 3 years of experience in Midwife / Nursing / Healthcare Assistant practices (References as a registered nurse in Nepal are required);
• Nutritionist, Counsellor and/or Social Worker qualifications would be an added advantage (References and Certificates are required);
• Must have good communication and presentation skills, and able to communicate clearly in English and Nepali, both written and spoken;
• Compassionate with good inter-personal skills and able to establish good rapport with GC community and other agencies;
• Must be single or be willing to serve unaccompanied if married.

Remuneration / Benefits

The successful candidate will:

• Be appointed on an initial 2-year contract (renewable);
• Paid a salary in Singapore Dollars, starting at SGD $1,262.82 per month;
• Receive a lump sum gratuity payable at the end of each contract;
• Be entitled to 14 days leave per annum;
• Be provided a furnished apartment, on a co-share basis;
• Be provided subsidised rations;
• Receive free economy class air passage on appointment and return passage on completion of each contract;
• Receive additional baggage allowance on first arrival and on completion of final contract;
• Be entitled to Medical and Dental benefits.

Contract

The contract terms and conditions will be based upon the Singapore Civil Service, Terms and Conditions of Service.

Application

Online application together with full Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of qualifications, experience and references are to be submitted in PDF file via FormSG link/QR code provided below. Closing date for applications is on Monday, 09 June 2025.

Internet URL: https://form.gov.sg/6822e8c704afa5b02912ae6b

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Interview

Shortlisted candidates will be notified via GC SPF Representative for an interview in June 2025. All original documents are to be produced during the interview.

For inquiries, contact GCSPF Representative (Tel 01 5447193), British Gurkhas Nepal, Manbhawan, Lalitpur.