Positions for Non-locally Trained Doctors without Full Registration with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (Limited Registration / Special Registration)

(Amended on 16 July 2026)

Please note that your job application will NOT be further processed if you have not uploaded your curriculum vitae, degree certificates, registration license, employment proof and higher qualifications, e.g. college membership certificates or specialist registration with the submission.

The Hospital Authority (HA) invites applications from non-locally trained doctors who are not fully registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK) to serve the community of Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (HKSARG) has amended existing law to facilitate qualified non-locally trained doctors to practise in the public healthcare sector of Hong Kong. Doctors serving in HA under the new recruitment scheme who meet the predefined criteria will have opportunities to obtain full medical registration in Hong Kong without the need to undergo licensing examinations.

Positions Offered

Post 1: Resident (Limited Registration / Special Registration)

Pay: HK$79,379 to HK$157,734 per month (including Monthly Allowance) (see Remark 3)

Post 2: Associate Consultant (Limited Registration / Special Registration)

Pay: HK$161,107 to HK$185,614 per month (including Monthly Allowance) (see Remark 3)

Up to 15% of total basic salary (after deducting the contribution of Mandatory Provident Fund by HA) as end-of-contract gratuity will be offered upon satisfactory completion of contract.

Entry Requirements

1. Registered under the law of a qualifying place as a medical practitioner in that place with at least 1-year full-time post-qualification clinical experience
2. With specialist qualifications for Associate Consultant (Limited Registration / Special Registration)

Preferred Attributes

1. Attained a qualification comparable to the Intermediate^N1 Examinations of constituent Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine or above
2. Held a recognized medical qualification^N2 (for Limited Registration only)
3. Proficiency in English
4. Proficiency in Cantonese

Special Registration Requirements

1. Hong Kong permanent resident with recognized medical qualification ^N2 OR
2. Obtained specialist qualification awarded or recognized by HKAM^N3 with recognized medical qualification ^N2 OR
3. Obtained full-time job offer in public healthcare institution as limited registration doctor and served for at least 5 years and specialist qualification awarded or recognized by HKAM^N3

^N1 Examples of qualifications comparable to the Intermediate Examinations of constituent Colleges of the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine: https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NLTD.pdf 

^N2 List of recognized medical qualifications released by the Medical Council of Hong Kong: https://www.mchk.org.hk/english/registration/recognised_medical_qualifications.html

^N3 Application for Certification for Specialist Qualification (CSQ) or Certification for Specialist Registration (CSR): https://www.hkam.org.hk/en/specialist-registration

Medical Registration and Employment Visa

The HA will arrange selection interviews with shortlisted candidates and will support applications of suitable candidates to MCHK to practice under Limited / Special Registration.

The HA will also assist successfully registered candidates who are not Hong Kong residents in obtaining employment visas from the Immigration Department of the HKSARG prior to commencement of work.

Remarks

1. Please refer to https://www.ha.org.hk/haho/ho/hrd_jv/NotestoApplicants.pdf for “Notes to Applicants”.

2. Applicants please upload the following documents in the "Attachment Upload" page when making online application. Application will only be processed with all the required documents submitted.  

   (1) Curriculum vitae (CV)*
   (2) Graduation certificate
   (3) Transcript showing the duration of your medical programme
   (4) Registration certificate at your practicing country
   (5) documentary proof of full-time / part-time post-qualification clinical experience (include internship)
   (6) Proofs of higher qualifications (if applicable)
   (7) Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
   (8) 1-2 reference letters from current / previous employers (highly recommended) 

   * CV should include details of the followings:

      a. Institutes and countries where you obtained your medical degree(s);
      b. Details of Internship Training (including Period, total no. of years, Position held, Name of the Organization and Major Responsibilities);
      c. Country / Countries where you are currently registered with;
      d. Country where you are currently practicing;
      e. Details of Specialist Qualification in your specialty (including Title, Name of Issuing Authority and Date obtained) (if any);
      f. Details of Intermediate Examination / Part 1 / Primary Examination (or equivalent) / Exit / Fellowship qualification / specialist training programme in your specialty (including Title and Date passed / enrolled) (if any)

3. Selected candidates normally enter at the first point of an incremental pay scale. Entry at higher points of the scale and incremental jump of salary would be subject to the prevailing HR policies. 

4. Appointment will be on contract terms for a period of one to three years which is renewable subject to renewal of Limited / Special Registration with MCHK, satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.

    

5. Salaries tax in Hong Kong is currently charged at progressive rates of up to 17%, or standard rate of 15%, whichever is lower.
6. May be required to work shifts and irregular hours as well as to perform on-call duties.

Online applications would be received for applicants who are available to join HA on or before January 2028. Eligible applicants will be invited to attend an interview based on application submission date and the anticipated commencement date of appointment as indicated on the application form. Please submit your application online, together with the required documents.

For more information on opportunities for non-locally trained doctors in HA, please visit HA website via the link: http://www.ha.org.hk/goto/nltd-recruitment. For enquiries, please contact us at nltd@ha.org.hk or telephone +852 2300 7757 / +852 2300 8389.