School of Nursing
Project Associate / Project Assistant
(Ref. 260224005)
[Appointment period: twelve months]
Duties
The appointee will assist the project leader in the research project - “Joint research centre for primary health care”. He/She will be required to:
(a) assist in organising and coordinating the daily operation of the Centre;
(b) liaise and collaborate with non-governmental organisations (NGOs), community partners and other stakeholders to promote the Centre’s services;
(c) support the planning and implementation of health promotion activities and outreach programmes;
(d) assist in preparing reports, promotional materials and documentation related to the Centre’s initiatives; and
(e) perform any other duties as assigned by the project leader or his/her delegates.
Qualifications
Applicants for the Project Associate post should have a master’s degree in Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, Business Administration or other related disciplines or a good honours degree in one of the said disciplines with at least three years of research/relevant work experience.
Applicants for the Project Assistant post should have an honours degree in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants should also:
(a) have a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
(b) possess strong organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills;
(c) be able to work independently and collaboratively in community and university settings; and
(d) demonstrate interest in primary health care and community engagement.
Preference will be given to those with experience in project coordination, NGO collaboration or health promotion.
Applicants are invited to contact Prof. Arkers K. C. Wong at telephone number 3400 3805, fax number 2364 9663 or via email at arkers.wong@polyu.edu.hk for further information.
Conditions of Service
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Consideration of applications will commence on 3 March 2026 until the position is filled.
Posting date: 24 February 2026