TCM Senior Physician

Join Our Team at the NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic

Established in 2009, the NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic serves as a TCM Board approved teaching clinic for the programmes in Biomedical Sciences and Chinese Medicine at the School of Biological Sciences, College of Science. We offer a range of services including acupuncture, cupping, tuina treatment massage for adults, and paediatric tuina, along with herbal medication.

We are seeking a Senior Physician to provide expert clinical services while supporting education, training, and the advancement of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) within the academic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) consultation and treatment to patients at the NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic, including specialised care within a sub-specialty area.

• Deliver expert clinical services while supervising junior practitioners and supporting overall clinic operations.

• Contribute to clinic revenue generation through effective patient management and service delivery.

• Deliver structured teaching, clinical supervision, and mentorship to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Chinese Medicine (CMed) programme.

• Support students’ academic, clinical, and professional development to ensure achievement of programme learning objectives.

• Foster students’ clinical competence, critical thinking, and professional skills, contributing to strong licensing examination outcomes and low programme attrition rates.

• Manage academic and administrative responsibilities, including course coordination, student assessments, grade management, and organisation of academic activities and events.

• Ensure accurate record-keeping and smooth delivery of teaching and programme operations.

• Participate in TCM clinical research by supporting patient recruitment, data collection (e.g., syndrome differentiation, treatment outcomes), and adherence to research protocols.

• Contribute to the generation of reliable clinical data that reflects real-world TCM practice and patient outcomes.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree (MSc) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from a recognised institution, with full professional registration with the TCM Practitioners Board (TCMPB), Singapore, and a valid practising certificate.

• Accredited training and clinical expertise in key TCM modalities, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, and/or tuina.

• Minimum 13 years of clinical experience as a TCM physician, preferably in a senior, specialist, or consultant-level capacity, with demonstrated ability to manage complex cases and develop effective treatment plans.

• Proven experience in teaching, mentoring, or supervising students and/or junior practitioners in a clinical setting.

• Experience working in multidisciplinary or integrative healthcare environments; exposure to clinical research or practice-based research is advantageous.

• Advanced knowledge of TCM diagnostics, treatment principles, and modalities, with strong ability to integrate biomedical sciences into clinical practice and teaching.

• Familiarity with clinical education methodologies, student supervision, and academic programme delivery in a teaching clinic environment.

• Good understanding of healthcare ethics, clinical governance, and patient safety standards, as well as awareness of current developments and research trends in TCM and integrative medicine.

• Strong clinical and technical expertise in acupuncture, herbal prescription, tuina, and comprehensive TCM diagnosis, with proficiency in accurate clinical documentation and guiding students in proper record-keeping.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, and assess students, as well as deliver lectures, tutorials, and clinical demonstrations effectively.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage patients, students, and colleagues, and to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively.

• Strong organisational, administrative, and time-management skills, with the ability to support clinic operations, workflow, and quality assurance processes.

• Professional, ethical, and patient-centred approach, with a strong commitment to education and the development of future TCM practitioners.

• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary academic and clinical teams.

• Demonstrates leadership, maturity, sound clinical judgment, and a passion for advancing TCM education and contributing to institutional goals.

We seek a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all and recruit on the basis of merit, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.