Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Occupational Therapy Assistant (Temporary Appointment) (several posts)
(Ref. 260130012)
[Appointment period: each for twelve months initially, with the possibility of further appointment]
Duties
The appointees will assist in the research project titled “Smart aging fall preparedness: AI-screened personalized strategies integrating judo landing skills and fall biomechanics for community-dwelling older adults”. They will be required to:
(a) assist in preparing the project initiation and promotion;
(b) support trainers in ensuring safe and effective exercise programme delivery;
(c) assist in movement corrections and monitoring participants during sessions;
(d) assist in re-assessment in the days without exercise classes; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants should:
(a) have an associate degree or above in Health Studies or a discipline related to health care; or five passes in HKCEE including English Language (at least Grade C if Syllabus A; Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards), Chinese Language (Level 2 if results are obtained from 2007 onwards) and Mathematics plus at least five years of relevant experience in health care field; or a combination of results in five HKDSE subjects of Level 2 in New Senior Secondary subjects / "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects / Grade E in Other Language subjects, and the five subjects must include English Language, Chinese Language and Mathematics plus at least five years of relevant experience in health care field;
(b) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese, with fluency in Cantonese and be able to speak Putonghua;
(c) have good interpersonal and communication skills; and
(d) be self-motivated and able to work independently.
Preference will be given to those who have a certificate in Occupational Therapy Assistant training or relevant working experience in a clinic or similar work environment.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 6 February 2026 until the positions are filled.
Posting date: 30 January 2026