Entry Requirements
The position is open to both male and female applicants. Candidates should have -
(a) a Bachelor degree from a Hong Kong university in Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or related discipline, or equivalent (Note 1);
(b) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) or the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent (Note 2);
(c) at least 12 years of full-time post-qualification work experience in IT with at least five years at managerial level (Note 3); and
(d) at least five years of experience in managing government projects, with knowledge in one or more project development methodologies, e.g. Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM), Agile Software Development, Object Oriented Methodology (OOM) as well as project management methodologies, e.g. PRojects IN Controlled Environments (PRINCE).
Other Requirements:
Candidates should also have -
(a) be familiar with government regulations and procurement procedures; and
(b) have knowledge and / or experience in the following:
(i) mid-range server (e.g. Unix);
(ii) PC server (e.g. Windows Server, Linux);
(iii) database system (e.g. Oracle, DB2);
(iv) system software (e.g. WebSphere, WebLogic, Apache); and
(v) managing IT project(s) / system(s) related to regulatory affairs, clinical services and / or disease surveillance control;
and
Candidates who are holders of the following certificates or equivalent will be preferred:
(i) Project Management Professional (PMP);
(ii) Oracle Certified Professional (OCP);
(iii) Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
(iv) Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE);
(v) Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE);
(vi) Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP);
(vii) Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP);
(viii) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA);
(ix) VMware Certified Professional (VCP); or
(x) Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification.
(Notes:
(1) See General Note (g) below.
(2) For appointment purpose, ‘Grade C’ and ‘Grade E’ in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to ‘Level 3’ and ‘Level 2’ respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(3) Candidates should state in detail on the application form their academic qualifications and relevant work experience including supervisory duties, together with a copy of (a) academic transcripts; (b) graduation certificates; and (c) supporting documents of relevant work experience.)