Applications are invited for appointment as Assistant Registrar in the Division of Community Medicine and Public Health Practice, School of Public Health (Ref.: 532909), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary term or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicant should possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university, with relevant academic and professional training related to the areas of duties and/or recognized professional qualifications, plus at least 8 years of senior management position experience in a public/quasi-public organization or a related sector, preferably with a higher degree. He/She should have an excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Cantonese), be mature and meticulous, self-motivated, and a good team player with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work on their own initiative. Applicant should possess strong leadership, communication and presentation skills, excellent multi-tasking and project management skills, especially in project administration and publicity management. Commitment to quality and results, excellent time management and problem-solving skills, professional work attitude and a high level of computer literacy are essential qualities for the post. Applicant who is familiar with managing projects funded by public organizations and experienced in meeting with advisory boards of public organization and senior Government officers would be an advantage.
The appointee will lead and oversee a territory-wide community health research project, with the aim to advance primary healthcare services and promote public health and wellbeing in Hong Kong. He/She will maintain close communication and liaison with stakeholders; manage the communications team; oversee and manage publicity events and engagements; manage and promote knowledge dissemination and exchange; coordinate with NGO partners, the Government, and other key stakeholders project management. The appointee will also take the lead in the project administration, including human resources management and recruitment; planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling finance and budgets; daily office administration and office relocation; compiling progress reports to Principal Investigator and subsidizers regularly; and perform other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the post should be sent to Ms. Mandy Wong at wmtmandy@hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointments on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. Those who have responded to the previous advertisement (Ref.: 526481) need not re-apply.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will start on August 30, 2025 and continue until November 15, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.