Mainly deployed on - (a) receiving bodies delivered to the mortuary; (b) moving and storing dead bodies inside the mortuary, arranging for the relatives of the deceased to identify, claim and remove dead bodies; (c) assisting Pathologist in performing post-mortem examinations; (d) preparing for and cleaning up after autopsies; and (e) attending to the general cleanliness of the mortuary. (Remarks: (1) Required to wear uniform, work in irregular hours and overnight shift, stand by and attend duties during typhoons, civil disturbance and other emergencies. (2) Subject to deployment to various mortuaries within the Department as and when required.)

Candidates should - (a) be able to lift and move heavy objects, including dead bodies; (b) be able to speak fluent Cantonese, read and write simple Chinese; (c) be able to speak, read and write simple English; (d) have the aptitude to work in mortuary; (e) be able to pass a trade test [on item (a) above] and an aptitude test [on item (d) above]; and (f) preferably have two years' working experience in hospitals/ government clinics including various health institutions.