Health inspection law-enforcement ability
Health Inspectors compare and notice in details if a site fulfil the safety standards and government regulations during inspection.
Health Inspectors
Descriptions & Duties
- Health Inspectors are mainly deployed on handling environmental hygiene and food safety matters. They inspect food/ non-food premises, handle licensing, prosecution, meat inspection, public cleansing, pest control, contract management, outsourcing, control of hawkers and markets, cemeteries and crematoria, food safety and control, health education, other environmental hygiene and food related services; and handling complaints arising from the above functions. They enforce the statutory requirements contained in the various ordinances and subsidiary legislation pertaining to public health, environmental hygiene, food safety and control, and public cleansing.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- A higher diploma or an associate degree in biology, public health, environmental health, environmental science, environmental technology, environmental engineering, food science, nutrition science or equivalent
Other specific requirements
- Level 2 or above in Chinese Language and English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSEE)
Career Path & Salary
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 14-24
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 25-29
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 30-34
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 35-39
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 40-44
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Work Environment
- Health Inspectors are required to wear uniform. They may be required to perform shift duties, on-call duties, work in irregular hours and different governments departments.
