Chong's Clinic Hiring! Full Time Medical Doctor (General Practitioner) in Sarawak, Earn up to MYR 30,000 - Ricebowl

About the Role

Chong's Clinic is seeking a dedicated, compassionate and clinically confident Medical/ General Practitioner to join our established primary care practice in Lawas, Sarawak.

We are looking for a doctor who enjoys providing comprehensive, patient-centred primary care and who is interested in developing a long-term role within the practice.

Beyond a conventional salaried GP position, we aim to provide opportunities for professional development, increasing clinical and leadership responsibility, profit-sharing and, for the right long-term candidate, potential partnership in the practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with the clinic principal and our experienced clinic team while progressively developing autonomy in both clinical practice and the day-to-day running of the clinic.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Care

• Conduct outpatient consultations, clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries.
• Identify patients requiring urgent escalation or specialist care and arrange appropriate referral.
• Provide continuing care for chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidaemia, thyroid disorders and other common conditions encountered in primary care.
• Practise in accordance with current Malaysian clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based medicine.
• Provide preventive healthcare including vaccinations, cardiovascular risk assessment, health education and lifestyle counselling.
• Conduct medical examinations including pre-employment, student enrolment, vocational/licensing, other occupational or administrative medical assessments, and for Insurance Company.
• Perform medical examination of foreign workers for work permits, including those registered under SAFHIS.
• Interpret laboratory investigations and health-screening results and provide appropriate counselling and follow-up.
• Recommend appropriate and individualised health-screening investigations based on the patient's age, medical history and risk profile.

Procedures and Practical Skills

• Venepuncture and specimen collection.
• ECG acquisition and interpretation.
• Wound management and minor surgical procedures.
• Clinical interpretation of plain radiographs within the scope of general practice.
• Point-of-care testing and/or ultrasound assessment.

Training and further development in relevant practical GP skills may be supported where appropriate.

Clinical Governance and Practice Management

• Maintain clear, accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Ensure appropriate follow-up, referral and continuity of care.
• Support safe prescribing, medication management and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
• Work collaboratively with clinic assistants and other members of the healthcare team.
• Provide clinical guidance and supervision to clinic staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to maintaining efficient patient flow and high standards of patient experience.
• Participate in quality improvement, clinical governance and clinic protocol development.
• Assist the clinic principal in maintaining appropriate standards for regulatory compliance, including relevant requirements of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, CKAPS and Pharmacy Enforcement authorities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with applicable professional, ethical and data-protection requirements.

Professional Development

• Maintain required CPD and professional competencies.
• Participate in relevant CME activities, courses and training.
• Keep up to date with evolving Malaysian clinical practice guidelines.
• Opportunities will be available to develop additional skills relevant to primary care according to the doctor's interests and the needs of the practice.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should:

• Hold an MBBS, MD or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the Malaysian Medical Council.
• Be fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC) and legally eligible to practise medicine in Malaysia.
• Hold a valid Annual Practising Certificate (APC).
• Maintain appropriate professional indemnity insurance/cover.
• Have good clinical judgement and be able to practise safely and independently in a primary care environment.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be professional, reliable and committed to high-quality patient care.
• Be comfortable using electronic medical records and other basic clinical IT systems.
• At least 3–5 years of post-registration clinical experience in primary care, general practice, emergency medicine, internal medicine or another relevant hospital setting is preferred.

Additional desirable qualifications and experience include:

• Previous private GP/primary care experience.
• Experience in minor surgery or procedures.
• Experience in point-of-care ultrasound.
• Additional postgraduate qualifications relevant to primary care.
• Current BLS/ALS or equivalent emergency-care training.
• Experience in managing chronic diseases independently.
• Ability to communicate in Bahasa Malaysia, English and/or local commonly spoken languages.

Pay: RM7,000.00 - RM30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person