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Major Duties: |
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To lead the strategic development of maritime related programmes offered at the Maritime Services Training Institute and take-charge of the overall management to ensure an efficient and smooth operation of the Institute; |
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To plan, control and keep under review the provision and utilisation of staff and other resources of the Institute; |
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To play a leading role in the development, validation and accreditation of programmes; |
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To serve in Programme Board(s), Boards of Examiners and other academic / management committees and work groups as required; |
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To develop and review quality policies and procedures, and to monitor the standard and quality of the training programmes offered by the Institute; |
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To maintain close contacts with industry and professional bodies as well as to liaise with members of the industry and public for establishing collaborative arrangement; |
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To initiate and develop new services and programmes to meet the needs of the industry; |
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To explore new opportunities and develop new services and programmes for the Institute, such as developing consultancy, corporate training programmes or top-up degree programmes; |
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To work closely with all stakeholders, both internal and external, for the betterment of vocational and professional education and training; and |
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To perform teaching duties and/or supervise student projects where necessary. |
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Requirements: |
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A recognised degree and a post-graduate qualification in related discipline or equivalent, preferably with relevant professional qualifications would be an advantage; |
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Certificate of Competency (Deck Officer)(Seagoing) Class 1 (Master Mariner) or Certificate of Competency (Marine Engineer Officer) (Seagoing) Class 1, or equivalent would be an advantage; |
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At least 8 years’ relevant experience at supervisory level. Experience on board ships would be an advantage; |
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Good records of professional development and networking ability; |
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Good understanding of the current and future development of vocational and professional education and training in maritime industry; |
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Good track records in leading industry networking activities such as securing student workplace attachments, initiating and developing new programmes or services, etc.; |
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Strong leadership ability, good managerial, interpersonal, communication and team-building skills, and the ability to work independently; and |
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Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, preferably including Putonghua. |
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Notes: |
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The post is at the rank of Principal Lecturer. |
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Applicants with substantial experience and achievements in the relevant field but without the required academic / professional qualifications OR those with exceptional academic / professional qualifications but with less experience may also apply. |
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Shortlisted candidates will be required to take a written assessment and make a presentation at the interview. |
