Career Opportunities

Executive Officer in the School of Public Health (Ref no.: 530588), 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.

The appointee will work in the infectious disease modelling group led by Professor Joseph Wu. He/She will support team members on a various range of projects to develop practical analytics and strategies for disease control and prevention, as well as AI technology and tools for global and personal health protection.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support for research grant and award applications, contract research establishments and multi-institutional grant applications
• Manage human capital, budget exercises, and other financial matters related to the research team and its projects
• Plan and coordinate research and academic related events including seminars, conferences, forums and short courses, etc.
• Supervise junior staff and work closely with research teams and administrative staff at all working levels
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Qualities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years’ work experience in human resources, financial management, office or research administration. Administrative experience in multiple tertiary institutions and research institutes/centres is highly desirable
• Practical experience in liaising with public and private research funding organisations, such as government departments and large-scale local and overseas philanthropic organisations
• Excellent communication skills in both written and verbal English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Proficiency with MS Office, database management, and other productivity software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, meticulous, organized and reliable; enthusiastic to take up new projects and improvement works
• Ability to work independently, and good coordination, communication and interpersonal skills
• Mature with good interpersonal skills; a good team player; exhibit a strong sense of responsibility as well as a self-starter with a positive attitude

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 commence as soon as possible and continue until February 28, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.