Programme Executive (Mental Health and Psychosocial Support)

Hong Kong Red Cross; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Medical and dental benefits

Employer MPF contributions

Discretionary incentive payment

Job summary

The Hong Kong Red Cross is seeking a Programme Executive to assist in implementing Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services (MHPSS) across mobile mental health and emergency contexts. You will help design, implement and evaluate programmes and support case management and service coordination.

The role requires English and Chinese proficiency, a university degree, and a keen interest in humanitarian service.

Qualifications

• 5 HKCEE/HKDSE subjects including English and Chinese or equivalent.
• University Degree in any discipline.
• Demonstrate strong interest/understanding in mental health and psychosocial support or humanitarian services.
• Volunteer/work experience in social/community/mental health sectors is an advantage.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Canva/graphic design and social media content creation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, design, implementation and evaluation of MHPSS programmes and activities, including mobile mental health services, community engagement and mental health promotion.
• Support case management and service coordination, including client intake, follow-up, record maintenance and referrals.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including data management, statistics, report preparation, budget and inventory monitoring, expenses reimbursement, and other documentation requirements.
• Assist in emergency operations, drills, public events, volunteer activities and other duties as assigned by Supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

English and Chinese proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Graphic design

Social media content creation

Job description

The Hong Kong Red Cross was established in 1950. We belong to the World's largest humanitarian network and provide impartial and quality care to protect life and health, and to enhance the capacity of vulnerable people to live a safe and dignified life. Our services include disaster relief, special education, volunteer service, first aid and health training, and blood transfusion. http://www.redcross.org.hk

Job Purpose

The Programme Executive assists in the implementation of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service (MHPSS) in areas related to mobile mental health services and emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of MHPSS programmes and activities, including mobile mental health services, community engagement, and mental health promotion initiatives.
• Support case management and service coordination, including client intake, follow-up, record maintenance and referral support as required.
• Provide administrative and logistical support, including data management, statistics compilation, report preparation, budget and inventory monitoring, expenses reimbursement, and other documentation requirements.
• Assist in emergency operations, drills, public events, volunteer activities, and other duties assigned by Supervisor(s) from time to time.

Requirements

• 5 subjects passed in HKCEE/HKDSE (including English and Chinese) or equivalent; OR
• University Degree holder in any discipline.
• Demonstrate a strong interest and understanding in mental health and psychosocial support or humanitarian services.
• Volunteering or work experience in the social service, community service, mental health or related sector is an advantage.
• Proficient in written and spoken English and Chinese (including Putonghua).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel); experience in Canva, graphic design and social media content creation is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and organised, with good interpersonal and communication skills, enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds, and able to work independently.
• Five-day work per week; may be required to perform duties on weekends or evenings as needed.

Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits including generous annual leave, marriage leave, caring leave, volunteer leave, medical and dental benefits (including dependents), Employer MPF voluntary contribution, and a discretionary incentive payment (where applicable) will be offered to the right candidates.

Contract Period:

1 year

The review of applications will start as soon as possible and continue until 25 October 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 on our files up to a period of 6 months.