Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations.

Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/.

Applications are now invited for the following post:

Senior Project Officer/Project Officer

Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies

(Post Ref.: 26/157)

Asia-Pacific Institute of Ageing Studies (APIAS) of Lingnan University is inviting applications for the position of Senior Project Officer/Project Officer to implement a Chinese medicine community education funded by the Chinese Medicine Development Fund. The duties and requirements of the position are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Implement Chinese medicine education activities in the community
• Co-ordinate workshops, talks and forums
• Liaise with schools and social services agencies
• Work with Chinese medicine practitioners to design training events and launch educational activities
• Conduct research to evaluate the impact of program activities
• Prepare reports and grant applications
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of APIAS

Requirements

• A good bachelor’s degree in social sciences
• Strong command of written and spoken English and Chinese, and fluent Cantonese is essential
• Self-motivated and with an independent work attitude
• Good communication and project implementation skills
• Some experience in writing reports and conducting program evaluation
• Some experience in organising Chinese medicine education activities
• At least three years of experience in implementing community projects and writing reports for the position of Senior Project Officer

Salary and Benefits

The rank and commencing salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits, where applicable, include annual leave, medical and dental benefits and mandatory provident fund. Appointment will normally be made on a contract basis for up to 12 months.

Application Procedure (online applications only)

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We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.