Programme Officer (at the rank of Technical Officer)

Job Description:

Programme Officer (at the rank of Technical Officer) in the Department of Pathology, School of Clinical Medicine and State Key Laboratory of Liver Research (Ref: 536787) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)

Applicants should have a recognized Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in event management and/or research administration. They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; and IT proficiency (e.g. MS Office). They should be responsible, organized, attentive to details, self-motivated, and able to multi-task independently. Experience in organizing symposia and handling research funding and reports is preferred.

The appointee will provide clerical, administrative, and logistical support for the unit, with a primary focus on event organization and research administrative work. Major duties include:

• Planning and coordinating visits, seminars, symposia, and other activities
• Managing event logistics, including venue booking, invitations, registration, hospitality, on-site support, and post-event follow-up
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, sponsors, speakers, and vendors
• Compiling data and preparing various reports
• Supporting the administration and monitoring of research funding schemes
• Performing other duties as assigned

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.

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 from August 3, 2026 and continue until August 31, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.