Chinese Medicine Officer is mainly responsible for –

• (a)To provide professional input on any amendments to Schedules 1 and 2 of the Chinese Medicine Ordinance;
• (b)To provide expert comment on the reports regarding toxicity, stability, quality specification, etc. of the proprietary Chinese medicines;
• (c)To provide expert comment on the reports regarding identification of the Chinese herbal medicines;
• (d)To plan and provide necessary training to the professional staff for the enforcement of regulations on Chinese medicines;
• (e)To carry out any other duties as assigned by seniors;
• (f)To provide assistance in formulating suitable guidelines in relation to proprietary Chinese medicines and Chinese herbal medicines for trade references;
• (g)To liaise and meet with Mainland and overseas drug regulatory authorities for the control of Chinese medicines; and
• (h)To provide expert opinion and technical support on the development of Chinese medicines in Hong Kong.

(Remarks: May be required to work shift and irregular hours. )

Candidates should –

• (a)have a Hong Kong bachelor degree in Pharmacy (Chinese Medicine), or equivalent; or have graduated from university of Chinese medicines registered under the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China with main stream in Chinese medicines;
• (b)have very rich knowledge and at least 10 years practical experience in assessment and evaluation of quality, safety and efficacy of proprietary Chinese medicines and/ or Chinese herbal medicines; and
• (c)possess good written Chinese skill.