Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) I [For Serving HA Staff Only]

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ERank%5C: Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) I%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment/Hospital%5C: %3C/strong%3EOccupational Therapy Department, United Christian Hospital%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPay%5C:%3C/strong%3E HK%2497,787 to HK%24116,855 (HMPS Point 9-14) per month including Monthly Allowance%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EAn additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK%242,000 per month.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EUp 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.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey Responsibilities%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EI. Primary Function%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3ETo manage Occupational Therapy Department of the United Christian Hospital including planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of the service or department.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EII. Key Results Areas / Job Description%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E1. Patient Care Process%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(a) Perform assigned patients/clients care responsibilities and specialized consultation.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(b) Select, evaluate, and maintain competence staff in the specialized areas.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(c) Identify departmental/specialty program changes, develop and implement strategies to provide relevant cost-effective services.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(d) Handle complaints and all patient incidents.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(e) Promote and support all occupational therapy practice and clinical research.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(f) Contribute to innovation, advancement and improvement in OT practice.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(g) Establish, coordinate, and maintain effective relationships with other disciplines at hospital and cluster level, and in the community.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(h) Collaborate with other disciplines and administration in the development and implementation of inter-professional patient care program and evaluation systems.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E2. Service Planning and Development%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(a) Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and guidelines within hospital, cluster, and corporate level.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(b) Participate in the development of hospital goals and plans and support organizational objectives.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(c) Support financial management through budget preparation and implementation, and develop and review related reports.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E3. Quality and Risk Management%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(a) Participate in inter-disciplinary and input on the development of systems, policies and procedures. Identify system dysfunctions and report to appropriate administrative personnel.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(b) Develop and implement quality improvement and assurance programs evolution, and related systems.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(c) Ensure compliance with professional guidelines, standards, occupational safety and health requirements and ethics.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E4. Knowledge and Skills%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(a) Demonstrate and monitor professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(b) Communicate, establish rapport, form collaboration and partnership with peers and other health professionals both within and outside the hospital setting.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E(c) Organize and prioritize work assignment. Conduct effective and efficient meetings. Ensure services are provided in a timely manner.%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3E5. Training and Development%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3EParticipate in or organize training and development programs for OT and non-OT professional staff, assistants, supporting staff, volunteers and occupational therapy students.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEntry Requirements%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E1. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Occupational Therapist and have a valid Practising Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E2. Practise as an Occupational Therapist for 10 years. Experience should cover at least 2 clinical areas with at least one area over 5 years’ hands-on experience; and%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E3. Completed a postgraduate training in Occupational Therapy (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent). (Note%5C: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Appointment of Senior Occupational Therapist%5C: %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22http%5C://hr.home/Doc/GA/SOT%20(Aug%202026).pdf%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3Ehttp%5C://hr.home/Doc/GA/SOT%20(Aug%202026).pdf%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E)%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPreferred Attributes / Exposure%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E2. A post-basic academic or professional qualification.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E3. A management qualification and/or experience.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E4. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E5. Communication skill.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E6. Empathy.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E7. Commitment to patient care.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E8. Leadership.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:%27Times New Roman%27, Times, serif;font-size%5C:16px;%22%3E9. Interpersonal skills.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Remarks
1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.
2. Applicants are required to submit an action plan through e-recruitment system on the following topic on or before 12 November 2026:
“Propose an Innovative, Integrated OT Service Model for the New Hospital Era and how to break the silos between specialties.” (Maximum 1,500 words)
Please note that the essay is a part of the selection process. If you do not submit the essay, your application will not be considered.
3. Shortlisted applicants are required to prepare a PowerPoint presentation (8 minutes) on the above action plan topic during the interview.
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 12 November 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 5232.