Salary: HK$11,500 per month
Entry Requirements:Applicants should –
(a) be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region;
(b) be full-time students in the 2nd year or above of undergraduate study in Chinese Medicine or Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine in post-secondary institutions;
(c) have good command of Chinese and English; and
(d) preferably have relevant part-time work experience in Chinese medicine sector.
Duties:The Summer Intern will be deployed -
(a) to conduct research related to Chinese medicine and compile research materials;
(b) to provide support in implementing policies in relation to Chinese medicine from professional perspective;
(c) to provide executive and logistics support to events and meetings in relation to Chinese medicine;
(d) to assist in drafting documents, reports and minutes relating to policy matters; and
(e) to perform any other duties as assigned by senior officers.
Terms of Appointment:The successful candidate will be appointed on non-civil service contract terms from June to August 2026 (one to three months) in the Health Bureau.
Fringe Benefits Rest days, statutory holidays, general holidays, sickness days, where appropriate will be granted to successful candidates in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
How to apply: (a) Hong Kong students studying in local post-secondary institutions should apply through the Student Affairs Offices/Career Centres of their respective institutions. They are advised to note the deadlines set by the respective institutions.
(b) Students studying in non-local post-secondary institutions should download application forms on the website of the Civil Service Bureau. Completed application form should be accompanied by copies of academic transcripts of current study and certificates of HKDSEE / HKCEE / HKALE or equivalent and emailed to [via CTgoodjobs Apply Now] via the applicant’s institution or by the applicant together with the copy of a reference letter confirming the applicant’s current status as a student issued by his/her respective institution by 20 April 2026. Please state “Application for Summer Intern (Chinese Medicine Unit)” in the email subject.
(c) If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered. Applications not made in the prescribed form or which are incomplete or late will not be considered.
(d) Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about six to eight weeks from the closing date for application. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Contact Address:Chinese Medicine Unit, Health Bureau, 16/F, Revenue Tower, 5 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Enquiry Telephone:2594 5875
Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):20/04/2026 23:59:00
General Notes: (a) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(b) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(c) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(d) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the Government may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview.
(e) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau’s website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service –Appointments”.
(f) Personal data provided by job applicants will be used by the Health Bureau for recruitment and employment-related purposes. It may be provided to government departments and other organisations or agencies authorised to process the information for purposes relating to recruitment by and employment with the Government e.g. qualifications assessment, medical examination, employer reference and integrity checking, etc. as may be necessary. For correction of or access to personal data, please write to the Data Protection Officer of Health Bureau by fax at 2541 3352, by email to [our mailbox through CTgoodjobs Apply Now], or by post to 18/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. Please visit Health Bureau’s website (https://www.healthbureau.gov.hk) for its personal data privacy protection policy.
