Clinical Professional Consultant (Full-time/Fractional time)

Department/ Unit: Department of Paediatrics Closing Date: November 1, 2026 The Department of Paediatrics invites applications for the post of Clinical Professional Consultant. This position is primarily intended for an experienced clinician educator who will play a leading role in the Department's undergraduate medical education programme while contributing to clinical professional services and departmental administration.

Applicants should have: A medical qualification approved for full registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong; A specialist qualification in Paediatrics comparable to the requirements of the Hong Kong College of Paediatricians; At least 6 years of post-internship clinical experience; Demonstrated experience and commitment to undergraduate medical education, including curriculum development, programme coordination, assessment, simulation-based teaching, or other educational initiatives; and Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and faculties.

The appointee will undertake clinical professional services, teaching and administrative duties at Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, and other affiliated teaching sites as appropriate. The principal responsibilities will include: Serving as the Department's teaching coordinator to lead, plan and evaluate undergraduate teaching activities; Supporting the delivery of high-quality paediatric education for an expanding medical student population, expected to reach approximately 330 students per year; Driving curriculum review, innovation and enhancement initiatives; Working with paediatric units and healthcare partners across Hong Kong to expand teaching capacity and learning opportunities for students; Supporting assessment, quality assurance, faculty development and other educational activities within the undergraduate programme; and Providing professional clinical services in the Department as directed by the Chairperson.

Although the primary focus of the post is medical education, clinical service and academic administration, the Department strongly encourages scholarly activity in medical education. The successful applicant will be supported in undertaking educational research and curriculum innovation projects. The appointee will initially be offered a 12-month contract, which is renewable subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Application Procedure Applicants should submit an online application together with: A full curriculum vitae; Copies of qualification and registration documents; and A statement of educational experience and achievements; vision for this department’s teaching activities in the coming 3-5 years. The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the post above via the CUHK career site.

For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.