Job Description

SCHOOL OF CHINESE MEDICINE

TEACHING AND RESEARCH DIVISION

Senior / Research Assistant (One position) (25260680)

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative research project on developing a Chinese Medicine Core Competence Framework in Hong Kong.

This project is coordinated by the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), in collaboration with the School of Chinese Medicine at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Recognising the critical role of public health perspectives in shaping healthcare, this project offers a unique platform to establish a comprehensive undergraduate training framework for Chinese medicine practitioners, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.

We are currently seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join our team.

The project involves the following research methodologies:

1. Systematic Review: Synthesising local and international literature from the past decade regarding competency requirements for healthcare professionals;
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Conducting multi-round focus group discussions and public consultations to gather professional opinions; and
3. Delphi Method: Adopting a formal consensus-building process to finalise the framework with an expert panel.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with systematic reviews and data synthesis;
• Supporting the organisation and facilitation of focus groups and public consultation meetings;
• Aiding in the preparation and administration of Delphi questionnaire surveys;
• Providing administrative and logistical support for research meetings and academic symposia; and
• Contributing to the drafting and editing of research reports and academic publications.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences, or a related discipline;
• Excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team;
• Prior experience in research projects, particularly those involving qualitative and quantitative data collection, is a distinct advantage.

Opportunities and Prospects:

• Policy impact: Contribute to a landmark framework pivotal to the development of Chinese medicine and future healthcare policy;
• Inter-institutional and cross-disciplinary networking: Work closely with leading academics from HKBU, HKU, and CUHK, as well as experts in medicine, nursing, and allied health;
• Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience in literature synthesis, interviewing, research protocol management, and academic writing; and
• Research publication engagement: Ample opportunities to participate in the publication of research results.

Application Procedure:

Applicants are invited to submit their applications at the HKBU e-Recruitment System. Those who are not invited for an interview 8 weeks after submission of their applications may consider their applications unsuccessful. Details of the University’s Personal Information Collection Statement can be found at https://hro.hkbu.edu.hk/en/worklife-at-hkbu/employee-favourable-environment.html#privacy-policy.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, and the appointment will be made according to the terms and conditions applicable at the time of offer.

Review of applications is ongoing until the position is filled.