Project Officer

Vocational Training Council / VTC; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocational Training Council (VTC) in Hong Kong seeks a Lecturer in Physiotherapy to lead education programs and help establish the Allied Health Assistant Training Centre. The role involves teaching patients, families and carers about condition progression and patient exercise.

The candidate should have a physiotherapy degree (with a postgraduate credential preferred), at least 3 years of teaching/industry experience, and HK registration as a Physiotherapist.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching/industry experience.
• Registered Physiotherapist (HK) under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance.
• Strong networking and stakeholder management capability.
• Excellent English and Putonghua communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare for the Allied Health Assistant Training Centre.
• Deliver education programs on physiotherapy exercise for patients and carers.
• Supervise student projects, industrial attachments and fieldwork.
• Assist in student and academic administration tasks.
• Develop programme curricula, teaching and assessment materials.
• Assist in validation and accreditation of programmes.
• Engage with industry, projects, and events including consultancy, research, seminars and exhibitions.

Skills

Networking

Administration

Interpersonal

Presentation

Bilingual English/Putonghua

Education

Bachelor of Physiotherapy

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

(a) To prepare for the set-up of the Allied Health Assistant Training Centre;

(b) To conduct education program related to physiotherapy exercise for patients, their families or carers about the patient's condition and progress;

(c) To perform teaching duties including supervision of student projects, industrial attachment and fieldwork placement;

(d) To carry out duties in relation to student and academic administration;

(e) To develop programme curriculum and teaching, learning and assessment materials;

(f) To assist in validation and accreditation of programmes; and

(g) To participate in networking with industry / industrial attachments, departmental projects and functions including but not limited to consultancy services, research studies, seminars and exhibitions.

Requirements:

(a) A recognised degree in Physiotherapy or equivalent professional qualifications, preferably with a post-graduate qualification;

(b) At least 3 years’ relevant teaching and / or industry experience;

(c) Registered Physiotherapist (Part Ia) under the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance and valid practicing certificate issued by the relevant boards in Hong Kong;

(d) Good networking capability for organisational development and be able to establish linkages with companies and organisations and other major stakeholders;

(e) Good administrative, interpersonal, communication, and team building skills; and

(f) Good presentation skills and a high level of proficiency in both English and Chinese, including Putonghua.

Notes:

(1) The post is at the rank of Lecturer.

(2) Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a written assessment.

(3) The initial posting is in IVE(Kwai Chung). The appointee may be posted to other work location(s) to suit the operational needs.

(4) The appointee(s) may be required to perform duties outside normal working hours and at different work locations as assigned.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.

VTC is a vocational and professional education and training provider established in Hong Kong in 1982. With some 200,000 students across our 14 member institutions, this not only makes us VIBRANT but VITAL to the Hong Kong educational landscape.

We provide a spectrum of opportunities through multiple pathways for graduates to determine their own destination, whether it is employment or further studies. If you believe that the provision of a valued choice for learners to acquire the values, skills and knowledge for lifelong learning and enhanced employability is a worthy mission, then consider joining us.