COVID-19 Vaccination Leave / COVID-19 Vaccination Authorised Absence

In consideration of the health and safety of staff members and students during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the resumption of face-to-face classes this September, it is of vital importance for a majority of the University's members to get vaccinated before the term commences so as to safeguard ourselves as well as others.  In line with the vaccination leave arrangement for Government employees, the University will provide similar vaccination leave arrangement for full-time staff members of the University.

COVID-19 Vaccination Leave / COVID-19 Vaccination Authorised Absence

• From 1 June 2021 to 31 August 2021, full-time staff members of the University (UGC-funded/non-UGC-funded) will be entitled to a one-day of Vaccination Leave for each COVID-19 vaccination dose received.  The leave may be taken on the basis of two half-days or one full day for each dose received.
• Full-time staff members of the University (UGC-funded/non-UGC-funded) who were vaccinated on or before 31 May 2021, in appreciation of their effort to make our campus safer from the virus, will also be allowed to apply for one day of COVID-19 Vaccination Authorised Absence that may be taken by 31 March 2022 for each dose already received. The authorized absence may be taken on the basis of two half-days or one full day for each dose already received.
• Staff member is required to apply for the COVID-19 Vaccination Leave / COVID-19 Vaccination Authorised Absence by completing the leave application form (click here) and submitting it together with the vaccination record to the Supervisor or Head of Department/Unit for approval.

To facilitate vaccination for staff and students, the University is liaising with the Government to arrange an outreach vaccination service on campus.  Details will be announced in due course.

Thank you for your kind attention.

Human Resources Office