Applications are invited for appointment as Nursing Manager (at the rank of Senior Technical Manager) in the HKU Health System of the LKS Faculty of Medicine (Ref.: 532078) (to commence as soon as possible, on a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance)
HKU Health System (HKUHS) is the umbrella executive arm overseeing and supporting the Faculty’s clinical enterprises. Our objectives include assuring robust clinical governance in the settings we serve and acting as a central liaison platform with our clinical partners.
Applicants should possess a nursing qualification registrable with the local Nursing Council or an equivalent international regulator and a valid practising certificate issued by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. They should have at least 15 years of post-registration clinical experience and demonstrated leadership in the continuous improvement of healthcare services. Occasional travelling outside Hong Kong and performance of duties outside normal office hours may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in setting uniform standards and conducting clinical governance oversight programmes to ensure safe, quality clinical care and good clinical outcomes for all HKU Health System Clinical Service Units
- Serve on our partnering hospitals' clinical and management committees to support our clinical governance oversight programmes
- Provide consultancy services to various clinical enterprises under the Faculty regarding the development, delivery and quality assurance of clinical services
- Monitor and follow up on relevant incident reports of our partnering hospitals and Clinical Service Units to assure robust clinical risk management
- Oversee complaints related to clinical matters in affiliate hospitals and units
Key result areas:
- Oversight of good clinical governance in our partnering hospitals and Clinical Service Units under the HKUHS
- Consultancy services to clinical units in areas such as occupational safety and health and clinical risk management
- Professional development of clinical and administration teams
- Support to the Faculty's research, teaching and learning, and student wellness
Preferred Attributes / Exposure:
- Leadership ability and extensive supervisory experience
- Capacity for strategic thinking and planning
- Experience in Quality and Safety and continuous improvement management in Healthcare delivery
- Influencing skill
- Ability to build consensus in a multidisciplinary environment
- Dynamism, drive and determination
- Knowledge and experience in coaching healthcare professionals
- Knowledge of health care services delivery in Hong Kong
- Participation in the promotion of professional activities
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.
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 start from May 28, 2025 and continue until June 11, 2025, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.
