Health Advisor, DSC

Institution:  National Skin Centre
Family Group:  Allied Health

DSC Clinic, our outpatient clinic for the diagnosis, treatment and control of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) in Singapore.

 

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Interview patients and provide STI information.
  • Follow-up on patients who have been diagnosed with STIs or have defaulted treatment.
  • Contact traces sexual partner(s) of STI patients for screening and treatment.
  • Reviews electronic medical records (EMR) details.
  • Provides Medical Scheme information and STI education to brothel keepers and Medical Scheme registrants.
  • Conducts routine checks on brothels to ensure they comply with the Medical Scheme guidelines.
  • Participates in educational and research activities and projects (HIV ST Project).
  • Manage the National STIs/HIV hotline.
  • Manage STI registry
  • Assist in generating STI statistics                                            

 

Job Requirement                                                                            

  • Minimum Diploma in any discipline                                                                                         
  • Counselling background preferred
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills