Traditional Chinese Medicine Physician

The TCM Physician promotes holistic well-being and active ageing by integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine with community-based preventive health practices. The role focuses on early intervention, education, and personalised care for seniors. Key Responsibilities – Aligned to a Preventive Health Framework 1. Health Promotion & Education • Design and conduct health and wellness workshops for seniors, covering lifestyle management, chronic disease prevention, and TCM principles. • Recommend and adopt food therapy as part of nutrition education and wellness programmes. 2. Early Detection & Pain Management • Provide pain management treatments, including acupuncture and other TCM modalities, to address musculoskeletal and chronic conditions. • Assess clients and refer them to Tzu Chi Foundation clinics or appropriate services when further medical evaluation is required. 3. Integrated & Personalised Care • Collaborate with medical doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals to discuss case management and ensure coordinated care. • Work with the Tzu Chi Integrated Health Team to develop and implement personalised care plans tailored to each senior’s needs. 4. Community Access & Service Delivery • Travel between the two Tzu Chi Active Ageing Centres (currently located in Bukit Batok and Jurong West) to provide clinical services, workshops, and community outreach. Job Requirements: • Recognised Degree or Diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine and valid registration with the TCM Practitioners Board, Singapore. • Demonstrated expertise in acupuncture and pain management. • Knowledge of TCM food therapy and preventive health approaches. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage seniors and work in a multidisciplinary team. • Ability to travel between sites and manage schedules independently. • Commitment to community care and promoting active ageing. Work Schedule Primarily weekday office hours (0830-1730), with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend workshops. 中医师通过结合中医与社区预防保健，促进乐龄的全体健康与生活。此岗位重点在于早期治疗、健康教育与为乐龄提供个性化护理。 主要职责——与预防性健康框架相一致 1. 推广健康与教育 • 为 乐龄 举办健康与养生课程，内容涵盖生活方式管理、慢性疾病预防及中医原理。 • 在营养与养生课程中提出并运用食疗为教育。 2. 早期筛查与疼痛管理 • 提供疼痛管理治疗例如针灸及其他中医疗法，以处理肌肉骨骼与慢性疾病状况。 • 针对个人情况，并在需要进一步医疗评估时，转介至慈济诊所或其他医疗中心。 3. 综合与个性化护理 • 与医生、护士及其他专业人员合作，讨论个案并确保照完善的护理。 • 与慈济团队合作，制定并执行符合每位乐龄的个性化完与完善的护理。 4. 社区服务 • 在两个慈济乐龄活动中心（目前位于武吉巴督与裕廊西）之间往返，提供临床服务、健康讲座与社区推广活动。 岗位要求 • 具备受认可的中医学学位或文凭，并持有新加坡中医管理委员会执照。 • 具备针灸及疼痛管理的专业能力。 • 了解中医食疗及预防保健相关知识。 • 拥有良好的人际关系与沟通能力，能与乐龄互动，并与其他学科团队合作。 • 能够在多个地点之间往返并能独立管理工作时间。 • 拥有社区关怀，并致力推广活跃乐龄的健康生活。 工作安排 主要工作时间（0830–1730），并能具备偶而灵活晚间或周末工作的安排。