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LAB SCIENTIST, KPJ RAWANG LABORATORY

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The Lab Scientist role at KPJ Healthcare involves conducting laboratory tests to support clinical diagnoses and patient care. The position requires adherence to safety and quality standards while ensuring efficient laboratory operations.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Intern

Prudential plc
Internship

This role is an intern position at Prudential focused on data analytics and visualization. The internship provides hands-on experience with software tools and projects related to medical claims trends and dashboard design.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

DEPUTY MANAGER QUALITY

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The Deputy Manager Quality plays a crucial role in ensuring that all laboratory branches adhere to quality standards and regulatory requirements. This position involves strategic oversight of quality management systems and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL PLANNING & REPORTING

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The role focuses on supporting the financial planning and reporting functions within KPJ Healthcare. The Executive will play a crucial part in budget preparation and financial analysis, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The General Manager will lead the Finance and Administration departments, ensuring alignment with KPJ's strategic goals. This role involves overseeing financial stability, managing HR functions, and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Professional Sales Representative (Johor Based)

Merck Sharp & Dohme
Full-Time

The Professional Sales Representative role based in Johor involves promoting and selling pharmaceutical products to healthcare professionals. The position requires managing sales performance and customer relationships within the assigned territory while ensuring compliance with company processes.

Selangor
Undisclosed

M&S Quality Services, Third Party Audits Manager - KL Hub

Sanofi-Aventis
Full-Time

The Third Party Audits Manager at Sanofi is responsible for conducting quality audits of suppliers in Asia to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards. The role involves managing audit programs, supporting regulatory inspections, and facilitating communication between third parties and Sanofi sites.

Selangor
Undisclosed

DEPUTY MANAGER, GROUP TAXATION : COMPLIANCE

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The Deputy Manager, Group Taxation will oversee tax compliance and risk management for KPJ Group. This role involves ensuring timely tax submissions, managing audits, and providing strategic tax advice to management.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Care Assistant, Ward 2

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The Care Assistant role involves supporting nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for various tasks that enhance patient comfort and safety while ensuring compliance with hospital policies.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

ENGINEER, HOSPITAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

This role involves overseeing the maintenance and operational efficiency of hospital engineering services. The engineer will ensure that all facility systems are functioning optimally and compliant with industry standards, contributing to the overall quality of healthcare services provided.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Audiologist

KPJ Healthcare
Full-Time

The Audiologist role involves providing essential audiology services to patients, focusing on assessment and rehabilitation for hearing and balance disorders. This position requires collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care and adherence to clinical standards.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Physiotherapist

PERSOLKELLY Malaysia
Full-Time

This role is for a Physiotherapist position within a supportive team environment. It is open to fresh graduates and focuses on helping people heal and improve their lives.

Selangor
MYR 2700

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026

About Healthcare Jobs in Malaysia

Healthcare is one of Malaysia's most stable and growing employment sectors, encompassing hospitals, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, medical devices, mental health services, and health technology. Malaysia operates a dual public-private healthcare system, with the Ministry of Health managing public hospitals alongside a robust private sector led by groups like IHH Healthcare, KPJ Healthcare, and Pantai Holdings.

The country's ambition to grow medical tourism — targeting 1.5 million medical tourists annually — continues to drive investment in private hospital capacity and specialist services. Simultaneously, Malaysia's ageing population is increasing demand for geriatric care, rehabilitation, and community health services.

Healthcare jobs range from clinical roles (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, allied health professionals) to non-clinical positions (hospital administration, medical sales, health IT, and healthcare management). The sector is regulated by bodies including the Malaysian Medical Council, Nursing Board Malaysia, and the Pharmacy Board Malaysia.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Healthcare

Healthcare salaries vary widely by profession and setting. Staff nurses earn RM 2,800 – RM 4,500/month, pharmacists earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,000/month, and medical officers earn RM 5,000 – RM 10,000/month. Specialist doctors and consultants in private practice earn RM 15,000 – RM 60,000+/month.

Private hospitals consistently outpay the public sector, often by 30–50% for equivalent roles. The most acute shortages are in nursing (particularly specialist ICU and oncology nurses), allied health (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, radiography), and healthcare IT. Pharmaceutical medical sales representatives with clinical knowledge earn RM 4,000–8,000/month including commissions.

Top Healthcare Roles in Malaysia

Registered Nurse

Clinical care delivery across hospital wards, ICUs, operating theatres, and specialist departments in both public and private hospitals.

Pharmacist

Medication dispensing, patient counselling, and clinical pharmacy services at hospital pharmacies, retail chains, and community pharmacies.

Physiotherapist

Rehabilitation services for post-surgical, neurological, orthopaedic, and sports injury patients across hospitals and specialist clinics.

Medical Sales Representative

Markets and sells pharmaceutical products, medical devices, or diagnostic equipment to doctors, hospitals, and procurement teams.

Healthcare Administrator

Manages clinical operations, patient flow, billing, accreditation compliance, and team coordination at hospitals and polyclinics.

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Performs diagnostic tests, maintains laboratory equipment, and ensures quality control for clinical specimens.

How to Land a Healthcare Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs for healthcare roles by job title ("nurse", "pharmacist", "physiotherapist") or browse the Healthcare industry page for all available positions.

  2. 2

    Ensure your professional registration is current: Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) for medical officers, Nursing Board registration for nurses, Pharmacy Board registration for pharmacists.

  3. 3

    Highlight specialist certifications, advanced training, and clinical specialisation areas on your CV. Private hospitals recruit heavily based on specialisation.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs and indicate your availability to start, shift preference, and willingness to work at specific hospital locations.

  5. 5

    For clinical interviews, prepare to discuss case scenarios, clinical protocols, and your approach to patient safety and quality care standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of healthcare jobs are available in Malaysia?
Healthcare jobs in Malaysia include registered nurses, staff nurses, medical officers, specialist doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, radiographers, medical laboratory technologists, dietitians, paramedics, dental nurses, healthcare administrators, medical sales representatives, and health IT specialists. Both clinical and non-clinical roles are available across public hospitals (KKM), private hospital groups, specialist centres, community clinics, and pharmaceutical companies.
What is the salary range for healthcare jobs in Malaysia?
Staff nurses earn RM 2,800–4,500/month; pharmacists earn RM 3,500–6,000/month; physiotherapists earn RM 3,000–5,500/month; medical officers earn RM 5,000–10,000/month. Specialist doctors in private practice earn RM 15,000–60,000+/month depending on specialisation and volume. Allied health professionals in private hospitals typically earn 20–40% more than their public sector counterparts.
What qualifications are needed for healthcare jobs in Malaysia?
Clinical roles require specific professional degrees and mandatory registration with the relevant Malaysian regulatory body: Malaysian Medical Council (doctors), Nursing Board Malaysia (nurses), Pharmacy Board Malaysia (pharmacists), and Malaysian Allied Health Professions Council (allied health professionals). An active Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) is required for most clinical roles. Non-clinical healthcare roles (admin, medical sales, health IT) typically require a relevant degree or diploma.
Which companies hire the most healthcare professionals in Malaysia?
The largest healthcare employers in Malaysia are IHH Healthcare (Gleneagles, Prince Court, Pantai), KPJ Healthcare, Columbia Asia, Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care, and the Ministry of Health for public hospitals. On the pharmaceutical side, Pharmaniaga, Hovid, and multinationals like AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Roche, and Abbott are major hirers. Retail pharmacy chains (Guardian, Watson's, Alpro, CARING Pharmacy) also recruit pharmacists and pharmacy assistants at scale.
How do I apply for healthcare jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "healthcare jobs in Malaysia" on SuperJobs or filter by the Healthcare industry. Specify your professional registration status, specialisation, and shift availability on your profile for faster matching. Apply directly through the platform — most healthcare employers acknowledge applications within 5–7 business days. For urgent clinical vacancies, many hospitals post open roles that fill within days.