Project Officer (Ref. 260723001-IE)

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
 
Project Officer (Ref. 260723001-IE)
 
Duties
 
The appointee will assist the programme leader and subject leaders in the operation of various service-learning and general education teaching activities.
 
He/She will be required to:
 
(a) provide administrative support for the daily operation of the academic programme;
 
(b) prepare educational material, organize and manage events and teaching activities;
 
(c) undertake purchase requisition, goods receiving and inventory control;
 
(d) liaise with internal and external parties, including healthcare professionals;
 
(e) implement surveys and evaluation studies on projects;
 
(f) monitor and supervise service delivery in the community and/or of the elderly-caring facilities; and
 
(g) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Unit or his delegates.
 
Qualifications
 
Applicants should have:
 
(a) a recognised degree preferably in Engineering, Design, or related disciplines;
 
(b) at least 3 years of relevant experience;
 
(c) a good command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
 
(d) good computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Chinese word processing;
 
(e) good communication and interpersonal skills, and be self-motivated, well-organized, detail-minded, and able to handle multiple projects; and
 
(f) team spirit and a positive attitude working in interdisciplinary project settings.
 
Preference will be given to those with post-qualification tertiary or senior secondary teaching experience and/or relevant practical experience in the mechanical and electrical design of assistive devices for elderly and/or disabled individuals.
 
The appointee may be required to work outside normal office hours and on Saturdays and Sundays. 

Conditions of Service
 
A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered.  Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract.  Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement.  
 
Application 
 
Please submit an application through PolyU’s career website (https://jobs.polyu.edu.hk/general)  Consideration of applications will commence on 29 July 2026until the position is filled.  The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/careers/pics_for_recruitment/.
 
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