Head of Department of Clinical Medicine
The University of Macau (UM) is an internationalized research-oriented comprehensive public university in the Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) located at the west bank of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The GBA is rapidly developing into one of the leading technology and innovation hubs of the world. UM is placed No. 145 in the THE World University Rankings and placed No. 267 in the QS World University Rankings.
The newly established Faculty of Medicine at the University of Macau (UM) invites applications for the position of the Head of Department of Clinical Medicine. This recruitment supports the establishment of the new Department of Clinical Medicine, which will focus on precision based disease management, clinical technology innovation, and medical quality and safety systems.
As part of UM's broader academic development plan, the University is undertaking a major structural expansion through the restructuring and establishment of five faculties in science and technology. Among them, the Faculty of Medicine (FMD) will be formed based on relevant programmes within the current Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) and Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences (ICMS).
Building on three established departments Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Public Health and Medicinal Administration FMD is establishing a new Department of Clinical Medicine (DCM). The department will advance the integration of clinical practice, education, and research, and support the development of high quality healthcare services.
The appointment will be made at the rank of Professor or above. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for the establishment and long term development of DCM's clinical, educational, and research missions.
The candidate should possess the following qualifications:
- An undergraduate degree in clinical medicine from a recognized medical school, preferably with a valid medical registration in Macao, Hong Kong or Chinese Mainland;
- A doctoral degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) in subdisciplines of clinical medicine or specialties;
- An outstanding track record of internationally recognized research, scholarship, or clinical innovation;
- A proven record of excellence in teaching and medical education;
- Demonstrated competence in academic leadership, management, planning, and communication, including experience in leading departments, units, or major programmes;
- Relevant hospital based clinical experience is an advantage.
The selected candidate is expected to assume duty in 2026/2027.
Remuneration
Remuneration will be commensurate with the successful applicants academic qualification and relevant professional experience. The current local maximum income tax rate is 12% but is effectively around 5% 7% after various discretionary exemptions. Apart from competitive remuneration, UM offers a wide range of benefits, such as medical insurance, provident fund, on-campus accommodation/housing allowance and other subsidies.
Application Procedure
Applicants should visit https://career.admo.um.edu.mo/ for more details, and apply ONLINE. Applicant should submit a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Review of applications will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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