CONSULTANT I / II

Occupational Safety & Health Council; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Occupational Safety & Health Council invites applications to assist in consultancy, training and education, publicity and information, and research functions. The appointee may be assigned other duties by the Council.

The role targets candidates with a bachelor’s in science/engineering; a PhD is welcome. For Consultant I, Registered Safety Officer and 3 years post-qualification experience are required; Associate Consultant is for fresh graduates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, in science and engineering (civil/structural/mechanical/electrical, construction management, statistics and data analysis, occupational safety and health, etc.).
• PhD in these disciplines may be considered for the post.
• For Consultant I, Registered Safety Officer qualification and 3 years post-qualification experience; Consultant II with less than 3 years experience may be considered.
• Experience in OSH management systems, risk assessment, safety inspection, accident investigation, research and data analysis, OSH training and promotion duties is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong OSH Regulations & Standards, Code of Practices, and OSH good practices.
• Strong motivation, good communication skills, and interest in community work.
• Fresh graduates may be considered for Associate Consultant.

Responsibilities

• Assist in consultancy, training, education, publicity and information, and research for the Council.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Council.
• Work non-office hours and undertake outdoor duties when required.

Skills

Analytical mind

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

PhD considered for post

Job description

To assist in consultancy, training & education, publicity & information, research functions of the Council; and to undertake other duties as assigned by the Council.

Requirements:

A recognized bachelor's degree from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent, in science and engineering (relevant disciplines such as civil/ structural/ mechanical/ electrical engineering, construction management, statistics and data analysis, occupational safety and health, occupational hygiene, public health, health care and nutrition, etc.). Candidate without the relevant working experience but possesses a PhD degree in these disciplines may also be considered for the post;

Applicants for the post of Consultant I should have the qualification of Registered Safety Officer and 3 years relevant post-qualification working experience; applicants with less than 3 years relevant post-qualification working experience and/or qualifications will be considered for the post of Consultant II;

Possession of post-qualification working experience in establishing occupational safety and health (OSH) management system; risk assessment, safety inspection and accident investigation; research and data analysis; OSH training and education; consultancy and promotion related duties will be an advantage;

Have in-depth knowledge of Hong Kong OSH Regulations & Standards, Code of Practices, and OSH good practices;

Possess an analytical mind with good communication skills and genuine interest in community work;

Good command of both spoken and written Chinese and English;

Strong motivation and good interpersonal skill;

Fresh graduates will be considered for the post of Associate Consultant.

The appointee would be required to work at non-office hours and undertake outdoor duties. Successful appointe will be employed on contract terms.

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