Senior Clerk/ Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant) in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health

Job Description:

Senior Clerk/ Clerk I (holding the functional title of Senior Executive Assistant) in the Division of Public Health Laboratory Sciences, School of Public Health (Ref.: 535087), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis or a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

Applicants should possess a good university degree, with at least 1 years’ working experience in the higher education sector, preferably in university. They should have knowledge and experience in project management, office administration, financial management, human resource management and external communication. Proficiency in English and Chinese (including Cantonese and Mandarin) is required, along with strong organizational, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills. They should demonstrate a high level of computer/paper document processing efficiency, effective teamwork, multi-tasking capabilities, and a proactive approach to independent action and initiative. Those with less experience and/or lower qualifications may be considered for appointment as Clerk I.

The appointee will assist Principal Investigators in research management and administrative tasks, as well as contribute to the R&D initiative and implementation of the research team. He/She will liaise with various stakeholders and collaborators across finance, HR, PR, research, educational, corporate and government sectors; monitor project progress and reporting; managing financial and HR matters; facilitating regulatory approval; overseeing project progress and reporting; drafting and negotiating agreements; preparing patent document; coordinating event planning; and perform other duties as assigned. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview and/or written assessments. Information about the School can be obtained at https://sph.hku.hk. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to Mr. Eric Yip at [email protected].

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date CV. Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until July 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.