Career Opportunities

Full-time Speech Language Pathologist (at the rank of Executive Officer) in the Faculty of Education (Ref.: 530118)

Applications are invited for the captioned post. The successful candidate will be involved in a research project related to swallowing management in older adults.

Applicants should:

• hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in speech-language pathology
• be a qualified Speech Language Pathologist in Hong Kong
• preferably have experience in the elderly clinical setting
• be responsible, organized, self-motivated, hardworking and capable of multi-tasking
• be able to work independently and as a team
• be proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese preferred)
• possess good interpersonal and communication skills

Job Duties:

• deliver clinical components of a research project related to swallowing, including data collection and collation, report preparation and database management
• work with external parties including social service groups
• conduct assessments and treatments in Residential Care Homes for the Elderly
• organize project events
• perform other duties as assigned

The appointment will commence as soon as possible and end on 31 August 2027, on a fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability.

A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity.

The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s Careers site (https://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V.  Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until 15 October 2024 or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

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