Medical Officer – Emergency Department

SIBU COMMUNITY HOSPITAL is a 220-bed private hospital serving central Sarawak, with specialist departments in internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics, and emergency care, accredited under the Malaysian Society for Quality in Health. We offer a genuine variety of case types and strong specialist support, making it an excellent environment for a medical officer to broaden their clinical experience. Our emergency department is busy but well-run, with a supportive team culture and clear escalation pathways to on-call specialists at all hours.

We're recruiting a Medical Officer for our Emergency Department, working alongside specialists across internal medicine, surgery, and obstetrics in a busy hospital serving central Sarawak. You'll see a genuine variety of case types each shift, from minor presentations through to acute emergencies requiring rapid stabilisation. It is a role for a capable, calm doctor who thrives on variety and decisive clinical work, with strong specialist backup and a supportive team around them at every stage of the patient journey.

Key responsibilities

• Provide initial assessment and stabilisation of emergency patients
• Coordinate admissions with the relevant specialist departments
• Participate in a rotating shift roster including nights and weekends
• Maintain accurate, thorough clinical documentation per hospital protocol
• Perform emergency procedures within your scope of practice
• Communicate clearly with patients and families during high-stress situations
• Escalate complex cases to the on-call specialist promptly
• Contribute to a safe, well-coordinated emergency department

What we offer

• Housing allowance for relocating candidates
• Relocation assistance
• Continuing medical education budget
• Strong specialist support

Requirements

• MBBS or equivalent, fully registered with the Malaysian Medical Council
• Completed housemanship with a minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• ACLS certification preferred
• Willing to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends
• Comfortable making rapid, sound clinical decisions under pressure