Deputy Manager (First Aid Service)

Job Purpose:

This position works closely with Manager (First Aid Service) to lead the execution of plans related to HKRC First Aid Services, including management of First Aid Reponse Unit (FARU). He/She is also responsible to enhancement of service quality with community engagement, as well as the service development on local emergency response (LER), with which stay relevant and agile for social needs in Hong Kong context.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Manager (First Aid Service) in preparing strategic plans, annual plans and budget
• Act as operation in-charge to lead the planning, organizing, and implementation of local emergency operation in coordination with partners and/or to respond to social needs
• Work closely with different services within HKRC to achieve the purposes of emergency operations
• Lead and supervise the team of staff and volunteers to accomplish assigned tasks in local emergency assessment, prehospital & emergency health operations
• Take charge to the training & development plan, and retention of volunteers for FARU
• Establish and maintain networks and partnerships with relevant Government departments, local communities and working partners
• Undertake any other job-relevant duties as assigned by the supervisors from time to time

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree holder, preferably in health related discipline. Discipline in Human Science, Social Service, International Relationship and Disaster Management.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation work experience, with at least 2 years at supervisory level or proven record of prehospital and emergency relief experience
• Qualified Registered Nurse or qualified First Aid Trainer (in Hong Kong Red Cross or other recognized professional organization) is preferred, familiar with emergency surge system either in RCRC or in other organizations/ Government systems in Hong Kong
• Able and ready to lead emergency operations during non-office hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Solid experience in drafting operation manual and volunteer management
• Strong people management skills, demonstrate leadership and able to work in and with multi-disciplinary teams
• Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, independent, good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work under pressure
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua)
• Valid standard First Aid/ Basic Life Support Certificate holder or equivalent
• Holder of HKSAR driving license will be an advantage.

Contract period: 2 years

Interested candidates are invited to submit an online application, by clicking the below link.

https://career.redcross.org.hk/view/customer/RedCross/RecruitList/RecruitPositionDescription?lang=zh_TW&company_no=20181&recruit_no=83440547-467c-66cd-9d76-7bd11c63da8e&application_form_type=standard

Review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 6 September 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with Agency’s data protection policy for recruitment purposes only. Applicants not contacted within 4 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and all related information will be kept for not more than 6 months in accordance to the organization’s HR Policy.