Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 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。