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

Rank\: Department Manager (Occupational Therapy) I
Department/Hospital\: Occupational Therapy Department, United Christian Hospital
Pay\: HK$97,787 to HK$116,855 (HMPS Point 9-14) per month including Monthly Allowance

An additional Managerial Responsibility Allowance of HK$2,000 per month.

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
I. Primary Function
To manage Occupational Therapy Department of the United Christian Hospital including planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating all aspects of the service or department.

II. Key Results Areas / Job Description
1. Patient Care Process
(a) Perform assigned patients/clients care responsibilities and specialized consultation.
(b) Select, evaluate, and maintain competence staff in the specialized areas.
(c) Identify departmental/specialty program changes, develop and implement strategies to provide relevant cost-effective services.
(d) Handle complaints and all patient incidents.
(e) Promote and support all occupational therapy practice and clinical research.
(f) Contribute to innovation, advancement and improvement in OT practice.
(g) Establish, coordinate, and maintain effective relationships with other disciplines at hospital and cluster level, and in the community.
(h) Collaborate with other disciplines and administration in the development and implementation of inter-professional patient care program and evaluation systems.

2. Service Planning and Development
(a) Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and guidelines within hospital, cluster, and corporate level.
(b) Participate in the development of hospital goals and plans and support organizational objectives.
(c) Support financial management through budget preparation and implementation, and develop and review related reports.

3. Quality and Risk Management
(a) Participate in inter-disciplinary and input on the development of systems, policies and procedures. Identify system dysfunctions and report to appropriate administrative personnel.
(b) Develop and implement quality improvement and assurance programs evolution, and related systems.
(c) Ensure compliance with professional guidelines, standards, occupational safety and health requirements and ethics.

4. Knowledge and Skills
(a) Demonstrate and monitor professional and ethical conducts in all job-related activities.
(b) Communicate, establish rapport, form collaboration and partnership with peers and other health professionals both within and outside the hospital setting.
(c) Organize and prioritize work assignment. Conduct effective and efficient meetings. Ensure services are provided in a timely manner.

5. Training and Development
Participate in or organize training and development programs for OT and non-OT professional staff, assistants, supporting staff, volunteers and occupational therapy students.

Entry Requirements
1. Be a registered Part I (full registration) Occupational Therapist and have a valid Practising Certificate under the Allied Health Professions Ordinance; and
2. 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
3. Completed a postgraduate training in Occupational Therapy (e.g. Master Degree, HA Advanced Specialty Program or equivalent). (Note\: Please refer to the List of Recognizable Qualifications for Appointment of Senior Occupational Therapist\: http\://hr.home/Doc/GA/SOT (Aug 2026).pdf)

Preferred Attributes / Exposure
1. Fluency in written English and Chinese as well as spoken English and Cantonese.
2. A post-basic academic or professional qualification.
3. A management qualification and/or experience.
4. Contribution to professional development including research, teaching and training.
5. Communication skill.
6. Empathy.
7. Commitment to patient care.
8. Leadership.
9. Interpersonal skills.