Technical Officer (2 posts) in the Centre for Applied One Health Research and Policy Advice (Appointment for 12 months with possibility of extension) [Ref. T/054/24]

Project

Aquaculture Extension Services for Hong Kong

Duties

You will be part of a CityUHK veterinary team which provides veterinary service to fish farmers in Hong Kong. Main duties include to:

1. Provide assistance to fish farmers on fish health matters and advising on husbandry issues under the supervision of the Senior Technical Officers and Veterinarians;
2. Assist the Senior Technical Officers and Veterinarians in daily activities and in training veterinary students in fish health;
3. Help to manage day-to-day operations of our veterinary service including equipment maintenance, record keeping, water quality testing and sample collection processing;
4. Assist in client communication and planning site visits; and
5. Perform any other duties as assigned.

Shift duty and working on Saturdays, Sundays/public holidays may be required.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Aquaculture, or Diploma in Veterinary Nursing with at least 2 years of experience in aquaculture setting. Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua); good record keeping, time management and organisational skills; and attention to details are required. Possession of a valid Hong Kong Driving license (Class 1 and 2) is a must. 

Salary and Conditions of Service

Salary offered will be highly competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include leave, medical and dental consultations at the campus clinic.

Information and Application

Further information on the posts and the University is available at http://www.cityu.edu.hk, or from the Human Resources Office, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong [Email : hrojob@cityu.edu.hk/Fax : 2788 1154 or 3442 0311]. 

To apply, please submit an online application. Applications will receive full consideration until the positions are filled and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.