Executive Officer in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 530564), to commence as soon as possible, on a one-year temporary basis or two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or above, with at least 3 years’ working experience. They should be versatile in general office administration and project management, and preferably with supervisory experience. They should have an excellent command of English and Chinese (including Putonghua), good organizational, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills, IT proficiency, and the ability to work independently with initiative. They should be a good team player; be able to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently to meet strict deadlines with minimal supervision; and be tactful in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues. Work experience in tertiary institutions would be an advantage.
The appointee will work on a territory-wide youth mental health project, with the aim to provide evidence-based information for early detection, management, prevention of youth suicide and mental health disorders, and promotion of resilience and mental wellbeing in Hong Kong. He/She will report to the Principal Investigator and team to oversee the development and operations of the project and have close communication and liaison with stakeholders. He/She will support the investigators and various committees on the overall project and meetings management. He/She will build and maintain strong relationship with stakeholders, including the NGOs, investigators, funder, academic and research staff members, government departments, community partners, social service providers, administrative, IT technical professionals etc. He/She will also create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports; manage financial and HR matters, publicity and engagement, knowledge dissemination and exchange, organise conferences and perform other duties as assigned. Enquiries about the duties of the post should be sent to familyco@hku.hk.
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 C.V. Review of applications will commence on as soon as possible and continue until February 27, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
