Career Opportunities

Executive Officer in the General Office, School of Public Health (Ref.: 526646)

The Role

The appointee will support the Communications and Public Relations Team in the General Office of the School in planning, developing, and implementing a spectrum of communications and public relationships initiatives. Major responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support branding strategies and integrated communications plans that will raise the profile and enhance the branding of the School;
• Promote scientific research, educational programmes and public health service of the School via website, social media, e-bulletin, press release as well as internal and external communication;
• Facilitate the production of multimedia deliverables such as graphic design and video clips;
• Plan and execute a variety of school-wide events, including forums, summits, ceremonies, lectures, visits, and other activities; and
• Undertake any other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Qualities

• Possess a good bachelor’s degree or equivalent, with a major relevant to Communications, Journalism or Marketing preferred;
• With at least 3 years of full-time work experience in corporate communications, public relations, digital marketing, or a related field;
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills in English and Chinese;
• Strong IT proficiency including good knowledge in website content management system, graphic design and video production. Knowledge of using software for multimedia production will be an advantage;
• Good understanding of digital marketing channels, including social media, email marketing and display advertising;
• Be mature, organized and responsible; demonstrate good interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and
• Be able to multitask under pressure, work well both independently and in a team, and work with people from diverse backgrounds.  

What We Offer

The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 2 years, to commence as soon as possible with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, together with contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme at 10% of basic salary. Other benefits include annual leave and medical benefits. 

How to Apply

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 commence as soon as possible and continue until June 30, 2024, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a written test and an interview.