A Foreman is mainly deployed on -

• (a)carrying out law enforcement duties and regulatory work pertaining to the various Ordinances administered by the Department of Health, including those on tobacco control, Chinese medicine, inspection of dental practice, and prevention and control of disease;
• (b)assisting in health education and promotion activities, including those for travellers at various Immigration Control Points, as well as conducting compliance checks under the scope of the various Ordinances administered by the Department;
• (c)assisting in handling public enquiries and investigating complaints on matters relating to the various Ordinances administered by the Department;
• (d)supervising and monitoring the performance of minor staff in their carrying out the law enforcement duties and regulatory work of the Department; and
• (e)assisting in various office administration work, including maintaining enforcement and inventory records, compiling statistics and writing reports.

(Remarks : May be required to

• (1)wear uniform;
• (2)work shifts and irregular hours;
• (3)perform outdoor duties at remote areas including border control points; and
• (4)attend duties during typhoons and emergencies.)

Candidates, both male and female, should have -

• (a)
  • (i)Level 2 or equivalent (Note 1) or above in five subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or
  • (ii)Level 2 (Note 2)/ Grade E or above in five subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language, in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
• (b)two years' post-qualification working experience, preferably in law enforcement duties; and
• (c)met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 (Note 2) or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent; and be able to speak fluent Cantonese and simple English.