The scope of the health care industry is wide – comprising not only the doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other trained professionals who provide treatment and prescribe medication, but also a large number of administrative support personnel who are essential to providing efficient and effective medical services.    

Employers include public hospitals and institutions and private hospitals in Hong Kong, as well as the HKSAR government which provides a number of community health services.

In addition to technical skills and qualifications, a compassionate heart and genuine concern for the welfare of others are essential for success in this area of work.

 

Doctors and Medical Specialists

Graduates of the MB ChB programme will need to complete the mandatory one-year internship (guided clinical practice) and fulfill the requirements of the Medical Council of Hong Kong in order to become registered medical practitioners who may then practice in Hong Kong.

Medical specialist training is governed by the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. In order to become a specialist, a further minimum six years of supervised specialist training in accredited training centres is required, after which the trainee must obtain a pass in the relevant final examinations held by the Academy.

Positions / Job Titles Offered

• Medical Consultant, Resident Specialist, Service Resident

Typical Job Nature/ Job Duties

• To provide clinical and related services in the area of specialty

General Requirements

• Have a medical qualification registrable in Hong Kong under the Medical Registration Ordinance, Cap.161
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Fluent spoken Cantonese
• Commitment to medical profession
• Sense of responsibility
• Caring of patients
• Good communication skills

 

Nursing

To practise as a registered nurse in Hong Kong, an individual will need to complete formal training as student nurse or pupil nurse recognised by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (the Council), pass the examinations conducted by the Council and obtain the Certificate of Enrollment or Practising Certificate issued by the Council.

Graduates of CUHK’s Bachelor of Nursing programme are qualified upon graduation to work in community and hospital settings. Graduates with good results may also pursue postgraduate studies which will subsequently lead to promotion as nurse specialists, clinical managers, administrators or educators.

Positions / Job Titles Offered

• Registered Nurse

Typical Job Nature/ Job Duties

• To provide quality patient care
• To assist doctors in diagnosing the conditions of patients and during operations
• Observe and assess patients' conditions and reactions to treatment and inform doctors when necessary
• To make critical, informed judgments and reasoned decisions in nursing practice

General Requirements

• Complete formal training as student nurse or pupil nurse recognised by the Nursing Board of Hong Kong
• Pass the examinations conducted by the Nursing Board of Hong Kong
• Obtain the certificate of Enrollment or Practicing Certificate issued by the Nursing Board of Hong Kong
• A genuine desire to help people
• Patient, sympathetic, tactful and diligent
• Careful and accurate in work
• Initiative and able to cope with emergencies
• Mature and independent
• Fluent spoken Cantonese and good command of written English and Chinese 

 

Related Associations/Useful Links

Hospital Authority	http://www.ha.org.hk
The Hong Kong Medical Association	http://www.hkma.org
The Nursing Council of Hong Kong	http://www.nchk.org.hk

                       

 

(Sources from The CUHK Careers Guide 2012)