Chief Research Scientist (Research Office)

Leadingnation
Hong Kong, HK

Job Description

Department/Cluster: Bureau Support, Strategy and Planning Division, HA Head Office

Pay: HK$158,552 to HK$182,669 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

The post-holder will be seconded to the Research and Data Analytics Office, Health Bureau (HHB) with main duties as follows:

  • Lead the commissioning of research studies on the population-based health status, disease pattern and burden, and health seeking behaviour to support policy formulation.
  • Lead the development and implementation of research translation strategies to effectively reach out to diverse stakeholders, from government bureaux/departments, to research community and the public to facilitate translation of evidence into actions.
  • Provide professional input in establishing mechanism to measure outcomes as listed in the Primary Healthcare Blueprint (Blueprint).
  • Oversee the conduct of studies or surveys to monitor the progress and evaluate the impacts of public health interventions including recommendations in the Blueprint.
  • Provide professional input in applying big data analytics for population health surveillance and research functions.
  • Synthesise evidence from various sources and produce high-quality policy briefs and proposals to support policy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
  • Lead the enhancement of HHB websites by publishing relevant data/information from data analytics and research studies/surveys.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by seniors.

Entry Requirements

  • A university degree or equivalent.
  • At least 10 years’ post-qualification managerial experience in management function / respective profession / function of the post, of which at least 5 years’ experience is in senior management / professional level (e.g. SEO or equivalent level).
  • Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.

Preferable Attributes/Exposure

  • University degree with medical qualification.
  • PhD or Master degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences or health-related subjects.
  • At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in public health, health services, or health and medical research.
  • Experience in working with Government and / or public bodies.
  • Strong leadership, critical analysis qualities as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Remarks

Please refer to for “Notes to Applicants”.

Please submit application online on or before 3 April 2026 via website (click Careers). For enquiries, please telephone .

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

LeadershipCritical analysisInterpersonalCommunicationPublic healthHealth servicesHealth and medical research

Employment Type

FULL TIME

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

4/25/2026

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