COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPCE) was founded in 2002 as a self-financed college of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). CPCE oversees the operation and development of its two educational units, namely Hong Kong Community College (HKCC) and School of Professional Education and Executive Development (SPEED), with the aim of fostering synergy in providing quality education.

CPCE’s vision is to be a leading self-financing tertiary education institution in Hong Kong. With a mission to offer high quality tertiary education through flexible pathways, CPCE is dedicated to promoting scholarly activities which underpin teaching and learning excellence. CPCE is also committed to serving our society through collaboration and partnership with professional bodies, business, and community groups. The CPCE community is supported and empowered to develop and excel.

The College now invites applications for the following post:

School of Professional Education and Executive Development

Research Assistant (Ref. 250411-01)
[Appointment period: twelve months]

Duties

The appointee will assist the Principal Investigator in the Research Grants Council (RGC) funded project – “Quality and Utilisation of Primary Care among Older Adults: Driving for Holistic Healthy Ageing in Hong Kong”. He/She will be required to:

(a) conduct literature review, data collection and analysis;
(b) assist in collecting data from private medical centres, public outpatient clinics, and elderly day centres, etc;
(c) assist in gathering tables and figures, analysing and presenting data from work undertaken;
(d) assist in drafting parts of the audio records and results sections for reports;
(e) coordinate and handle the procurement for the project, and
(f) perform any other duties as assigned.

The appointee may be required to work on shift duties as well as outdoor, on weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

Applicants should have:

(a) an honours degree or an equivalent qualification, preferably in Health Studies, Health Services Management, Statistics, Social Sciences or related disciplines;
(b) positive work attitude and good analytical skills;
(c) strong communication and interpersonal skills;
(d) a good command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and
(e) self-motivation, sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.

For enquiries/further information, please contact Dr Ben Fong at 3746 0703 or via email ben.fong@cpce-polyu.edu.hk.

Conditions of Service

An attractive remuneration package will be offered.

Consideration of applications will commence on 17 April 2025 until the position is filled.

Note: College of Professional and Continuing Education Limited is an affiliate of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.