Associate Consultant (Orthopaedics & Traumatology) [For Serving HA Staff Only]

Remarks
1. Please refer to https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”
2. Candidates who have not acquired the requirements under 2 and 3 but who have passed the exit examination and completed the necessary specialist training requirements before the application deadline may apply. If found suitable for appointment, they may be appointed to the post subject to their production of the required qualifications i.e. FHKAM and specialist registration within 12 months after appointment to the post.
3. Applicants are required to submit an action plan through e-recruitment system or by e-mail to [email protected] on the following topic, on or before 30 October 2026:
“Quality and safety (Q&S) are the foundational pillars of clinical practice and prevention is better than cure.  Please illustrate with real clinical incidents what you have learned from the incident; how you would prevent similar incident in the future; and most importantly as a leader, how to promote Q&S culture among frontline colleagues.” (Maximum 1,500 words)

Please note the essay is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the essay, your application will not be considered.

Please submit application on-line together with the following document(s).  Alternatively, applicant may send the hardcopy of the document(s) to Cluster Human Resources Division, United Christian Hospital, 130 Hip Wo Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon on or before 30 October 2026. 
(a) Action Plan
(b) Curriculum vitae;
(c) Reference letter from the applicant's immediate supervisor within the past 3 years on the applicant's personality, professional skills, management competency and performance, if any

For enquiries, please telephone 3949 3726.

No. of Vacancies: 1
Department/ Hospital\: Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Tseung Kwan O Hospital
Pay\: HK$161,107 – HK$185,614 (HGPS point 45-49) per month including Monthly Allowance
Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as end-of-contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff upon completion of the contract subject to satisfactory performance.

Key Responsibilities
1.  Provide specialist services. 
2.  Supervise Residents undergoing specialist training.
3.  Undertake administrative work.
4.  Undergo continuing medical education and professional development.

Entry Requirements
1.  Registered medical practitioner under the Medical Registration Ordinance; and
2.  Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) or equivalent; and
3.  Registered in the Specialist Register in the relevant specialty of the Medical Council of Hong Kong.

Preferred Attributes / Exposure
1. Staff members in the rank are expected to meet the 4 core competencies set for the Associate Consultant post. They are:
(i) Functional competency.
(ii) Personal competency.
(iii) People and team competency.
(iv) Organization effectiveness.
2. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.