Scientific Officer (Medical), Pathology

Rank    :    Scientific Officer (Medical)
Department / Hospital    \:    Department of Chemical Pathology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Pay    \:    HK$63,103 to HK$143,298 (HGPS point 25 to 44) per month including Monthly Allowance

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by Hospital Authority) as contract gratuity may be offered to contract staff at the end of each 3 years during the 9-year contract period subject to satisfactory performance.
        
Key Responsibilities\: 
The Scientific Officer (Medical) shall be responsible to the Chief of Service/Consultant Pathologist in performing the following duties :

Primary Duties
1.    Test development and research.
2.    Quality assurance.
3.    In-house training for technical staff and junior Medical and Health Officers.
4.    Contribute to service provision and signing out of laboratory reports in some Specialties.
 

Complementary and Supportive Duties:
1.    Participate in the management of laboratory.
2.    Assess new equipment and technology which may be applied to HA.
3.    Plan and take part in Kai Tak Hospital Project.

Entry Requirements:
Either one of the following qualifications:
1. (a)    A Master’s degree in clinical science subject from a local university or equivalent.
    (b)    A degree in an appropriate subject related to the sub-specialties in Pathology from a local university or equivalent and 2 years’ experience.
(Note: Candidates may be advised to approach the Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation for assessment on equivalent qualifications, if in doubt.)
 

Preferable Attributes/Exposure:
1.    Liaison skills for clinical problems and analytical sciences.
2.    Creativity.
3.    Commitment to patient care in planning laboratory services.
4.    Leadership.
5.    Interpersonal skills.
6.    Member/Fellow of the Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (MAACB / FAACB) or equivalent.
7.    In-depth knowledge and work experience in laboratory accreditation, point-of-care testing, total laboratory automation and laboratory information system.
    
Remarks:
1.    Please refer to https\://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2.    The service of Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be relocated to the Kai Tak Hospital in phases starting from year 2026.
Please submit application on-line with detailed CV on or before 18 August 2026. For enquiries, please telephone 3506 8241.