Applications are invited for appointment as Senior Executive Assistant/Clerk I, to commence as soon as possible, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance.

The appointee will join the Laboratory of Data Discovery for Health (D24H), a start-up company incorporated by The University of Hong Kong (HKU) that is led by senior faculty members of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at HKU.  The D24H sets to play pivotal role in gathering and curating massive, unique data resources and to develop new, deep, frontier analytics in protecting global public health and improving individual healthcare through precision medicine.

The appointee will provide general administrative and secretarial support to a research team on a wide range of matters including human resources, financial management, procurement, research administration, office management, secretarial support for meetings, and logistic support for visitors and events. He/she will also liaise with internal and external parties, and perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 2 years’ relevant work experience, preferably in tertiary education sector.  They should have a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese; IT proficiency (e.g. MS Office and database); strong interpersonal, communication and organization skills; ability to prioritize multiple tasks efficiently to meet tight deadlines; and competence in performing administrative duties and collaborating with different stakeholders.  They should be attentive to details; self-motivated; responsible; and able to work independently as well as in a team.

Applicants with less experience and/or lower qualification may be considered for appointment as Clerk II.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. Applicants should apply and attach an application letter and a detailed resume stating the current and expected salary.

The personal data provided in your application process will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes, and may be transferred and disclosed to, and used by HKU Innovation Holdings Limited and The University of Hong Kong for the above purposes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.