A person is not considered suitable to act as a CGO if he/she:

(1) has been convicted of any of the following, save where the conviction has been spent

• An offence involving fraud or dishonesty;

• An offence under the HCSA, the PHMCA or any applicable Acts

• An offence specified in the Third Schedule to the Registration of Criminals Act; or

• Any other offence involving abuse, ill treatment, assault or physical violence. (each such offence a “Disqualifiable Offence”)

(2) Has a pending charge against him/her for a disqualifiable offence;

(3) is an undischarged bankrupt;

(4) has any of his/her professional registration(s) under the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) healthcare professional Acts cancelled, removed or suspended;

(5) has been a director or manager of an entity carrying on the business of providing healthcare services which has its registration or licence suspended, cancelled or revoked;

(6) has his / her accreditation / approval to participate in MOH-administered public schemes revoked or suspended; or (7) lacks capacity within the meaning of the Mental Capacity Act 2008

In addition, CGOs are required to comply with skills and competency requirements, which will be prescribed in the respective Service Regulations.