Nurse (holding a functional title of Research Nurse) in the School of Public Health (Ref.: 530757) (to commence as soon as possible on a one-year temporary basis or a two-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability)
Applicants should be registered with the Hong Kong Nursing Council or equivalent, and possess a Bachelor’s degree or above. They should be highly motivated and adaptable, have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, strong sense of responsibility, and project management skills. They should have a good command of written and spoken Chinese (Cantonese and basic Putonghua) and English. Experience in project and stakeholder management for community-based work in the local context would be an advantage.
The appointee will contribute to community-based studies of the epidemiology and transmission of respiratory virus infections in elderly care homes, schools, and other settings. He/She will oversee and manage operations of the projects, liaise with collaborators and other project stakeholders, lead research assistants to implement the projects, and carry out other duties as assigned. Working outside office hours and on the weekends may be required occasionally. Information about the School can be obtained at https://sph.hku.hk.
A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. The appointment on fixed terms will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 10% of basic salary.
The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online and upload an up-to-date C.V. Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until January 31, 2025, or until the posts are filled, whichever is earlier.
