Job Description - Research Associate (Jockey Club BaMa Chill Club Perinatal Support Project) (N&HS) (25000MF) Founded in 1989, Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) is a modern, vibrant and dynamic university. We tailor our professional programmes to adapt to market trends and meet industry needs, thus providing our students with quality professional education and clear career paths. Being the first University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong, we pledge to play a pioneering role in enhancing recognition of vocational and professional education and training, and nurturing talents with both applied skills and knowledge. As a faculty-driven, student-centred university in support of innovative teaching and learning, strategic research, and stakeholder outreach to provide maximum benefit to our communities, we conduct research that advances knowledge and enhances teaching, focusing on strategic areas, including digital humanities and literature, international business, gerontechnology, personalised care, smart city, open and innovative education, and bilingual learning and teaching. HKMU is becoming an ever more vital link in addressing and helping Hong Kong to solve many difficult challenges – as part of our involvement in, and commitment to, the ‘metropolis’ of Hong Kong. Our plans to expand into the Greater Bay Area (GBA) will also cultivate talent to serve Hong Kong and the wider metropolitan GBA. We are now looking for a suitable person to fill the following position in the
School of Nursing and Health Sciences : Research Associate (Jockey Club BaMa Chill Club Perinatal Support Project) (N&HS) - (25000MF)
Job : Full-time R&D School/Unit : School of Nursing and Health Sciences Closing Date : 24/Apr/2025, 3:59:00 PM
Major Duties and Responsibilities Managing a project for conducting family-based stepped-care intervention to support perinatal couples and parents across the spectrum of needs and to promote peri-natal mental well-being through community- or hospital-based activities and services; Coordinating the project implementation, overseeing data collection, performing quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and leading the database construction and management; Coordinating and training team members for recruiting participants in hospital settings and using social media platforms; Leading and designing the framework for participants' follow-ups; Liaising with community parties and partner institutions; Drafting reports and presentations relevant to the project; and Performing administrative tasks and any other duties as assigned to support the operation of the project. Candidates Candidates should possess the following qualifications, experience and competence: A PhD degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Sciences or a related discipline; Strong leadership and project management skills; Excellent command of written and spoken English and Chinese; Able to work independently and effectively in a multidisciplinary team; and Have a strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation; and good coordination, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in managing large-scale projects would be an advantage. Terms and Conditions for Appointment An attractive remuneration package, including basic salary and an end-of-contract gratuity will be offered to the right candidates. Generous annual leave, staff-development sponsorships, medical and dental benefits, and life insurance coverage will also be provided. The contract will be initially for 12 months with the possibility of renewal. To Apply Candidates who are interested in joining us may submit their applications via the University’s eRecruitment System. The personal data collected will be used for the purpose of considering your application for employment. For details, please refer to the “Personal Data (Privacy) Notice for Job Applicant” on the University’s website. If you are not contacted by the University within eight weeks from the closing date of application, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
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