Senior Scientific Reviewer (Research Office)

Hospital Authority; General Santos; On-site; PHP 8,773,000 - 12,855,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-contract gratuity (up to 15%)

Job summary

The Hospital Authority is seeking a Senior Scientific Reviewer (Research Office) to join the Bureau Support, Strategy and Planning Division at HA Head Office. You will critically appraise grant applications, monitor projects, and provide scientific inputs to promote research translation and policy development.

The role requires a PhD in health sciences, at least 7 years post-qualification managerial experience, and fluency in English and Chinese.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• PhD in health sciences or health-related subjects.
• Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
• Experience in reviewing research grant applications and reports.
• Project management experience in government or public bodies.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Critically appraise grant applications and research reports, and manage the peer review process.
• Follow up on project progress and evaluate outcomes for translation potential.
• Review peer review and project monitoring processes for effectiveness.
• Maintain networks with experts, reviewers and grant applicants.
• Provide scientific inputs to promote research funds and translation activities.
• Conduct literature reviews on health topics to support policy formulation.
• Act as Secretary to the Grant Review Board and Assessment Panels.
• Supervise scientific reviewers and secretariat executives and ensure collaboration with grant administrators.
• Carry out related duties as assigned by senior officers.

Skills

English proficiency

Chinese proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal & communication

Project management

Education

University degree or equivalent

PhD in health sciences or health-related subjects

Job description

With effect from 1 April 2026, the Hong Kong East Cluster (HKEC) and Hong Kong West Cluster (HKWC) have been integrated to form the Hong Kong Island Cluster (HKIC). For enquiries, please contact relevant HR in-charge of the corresponding job vacancy.

Job Description - Senior Scientific Reviewer (Research Office) (HO2611011)

Senior Scientific Reviewer (Research Office) - (REF. NO.: HO2611011 )

Rank:SeniorExecutive Officer

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

Pay: HK$97,787- HK$143,298[HMPS point 9 - 19] 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

1. Critically appraise grant applications and research reports, and manage the peer review process.
2. Closely and proactively follow up on the progress of projects, evaluate outcomes of completed projects and identify projects with strong translation potential for follow-up.
3. Critically review the peer review and project monitoring process to enhance effectiveness.
4. Maintain a good network and communicate with experts, reviewers, and grant applicants effectively.
5. Provide scientific inputs to promote the research funds and research translation activities.
6. Conduct literature review on health topics to assist policy formulation.
7. Act as Secretary to the Grant Review Board and Assessment Panels.
8. Supervise scientific reviewers and secretariat executives, and ensure effective collaboration between scientific reviewers and grant administrators.
9. Carry out any other related duties assigned by senior officers.

Entry Requirements

1. A university degree or equivalent.
2. At least 7 years’ post-qualification managerial experience in management function / respective profession / function of the post, of which at least 3 years’ experience is in middle management / professional level (e.g. EO I or equivalent level).
3. Good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese.
4. A PhD in health sciences or health-relatedsubjects.
5. At least 7 years’ post-qualification experience in public health, health services, health sciences, or advanced medical and clinical research.
6. Experience in reviewing research grant applications and reports, as well as project management in the Government and/or public bodies.
7. Analytical, self-motivated, with good interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Strong planning and organisation skills.

20 November 2026.

For enquiries, please telephone [phone].