Scientific Officer (Medical)(Chinese Medicine)
- 香港
- 月薪 港幣61,865元
- 長期
- 全職
Posting Date: 2025-08-29Department of HealthScientific Officer (Medical)(Chinese Medicine)Job DescriptionA Scientific Officer (Medical)(Chinese Medicine) is mainly deployed to provide professional support on - (a) investigation of Chinese Medicine-related adverse events; (b) registration of proprietary Chinese medicines and licensing of Chinese medicine traders; (c) prosecution of illegal practice of Chinese medicines; (d) the conduct of health promotion and health risk assessment on Chinese medicines; (e) research and development of standards of Chinese medicines; and (f) identification and authentication of Chinese medicines. [ Remark : May be required to work irregular hours. ]RequirementsCandidates should have - (a) (i) a Bachelor honours degree and a Master degree in Chinese Medicines or Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent (Note 1); or (ii) a Bachelor honours degree and a Master degree in Agronomy, Pharmacology or Pharmacognosy from a recognised university, or equivalent (Note 1); or (iii) a Bachelor degree in Chinese Medicine from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, and been registered as a registered Chinese medicine practitioner under the Chinese Medicine Ordinance, Cap 549 (Note 1); or (iv) a Bachelor honours degree and a Master degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent (Note 1); and (b) met the language proficiency requirements of “Level 1” results in the two language papers (Use of Chinese (UC) and Use of English (UE)) in the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), or equivalent (Note 2); and (c) a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test (BLNST) (Note 3). [Remarks: Candidates may be invited to attend a written test.]? Note: 1 All applicants should provide curriculum vitae (C.V.) containing detailed description of the job responsibilities of full-time post-graduate working experiences in the field related to Chinese Medicines, Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine, Agronomy, Pharmacology or Pharmacognosy. 2 (a) The results of the UC and UE papers in the CRE are classified as Level 2, Level 1 or Fail, with Level 2 being the highest. (b) For civil service appointment purpose, Level 5 or above in Chinese Language of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE); or Grade C or above in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UC paper of the CRE. Level 4 in Chinese Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Chinese Language and Culture or Chinese Language and Literature of the HKALE, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UC paper of the CRE. (c) Level 5 or above in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade C or above in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade C or above in English Language of the General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) (GCE A Level), are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the UE paper of the CRE. Level 4 in English Language of the HKDSEE; or Grade D in Use of English of the HKALE; or Grade D in English Language of the GCE A Level, are accepted as equivalent to Level 1 in the UE paper of the CRE. (d) Applicants with an overall band of 6.5 or above with no subtest score below band 6 obtained in the same sitting in the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) within the two-year validity period of the test are considered as having met the English language proficiency requirement of the Scientific Officer (Medical)(Chinese Medicine) post. The IELTS test result must be valid on any date during the application period. 3 All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the BLNST is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the BLNST will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant BLNST or have not attained a pass result in the relevant BLNST at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant BLNST during the recruitment process.
Terms of Appointment: A new recruit will normally be appointed on civil service probationary terms for three years. Upon passage of probation bar, he/ she may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms.RemunerationMaster Pay Scale Point 27 (HK$61,865 per month) to Master Pay Scale Point 44 (HK$119,650 per month)Apply MethodThe application period for the post of Scientific Officer (Medical)(Chinese Medicine) is from 29 August 2025 (Friday) to 11 September 2025 (Thursday). Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted. Applicants should provide curriculum vitae (C.V.) containing detailed description of the job responsibilities of the relevant post-qualification working experience and copies of relevant documents in support of their (a) qualification; and (b) language proficiency to the designated e-mail address (appts_registry1@dh.gov.hk) on or before 18 September 2025 (Thursday). The title of the post being applied for and the on-line application number should be quoted in the e-mail and copies of the supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as required, their applications will not be considered. Applicants should provide their e-mail addresses on the application forms. Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation by e-mail in about six to eight weeks after the application is received. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
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