The General Assembly is the highest governing body of the Society and convenes every 3 years. The Central Council is the governing body of the Myanmar Red Cross Society between the sessions of the General Assembly. The Central Council is comprised of 63 members, out of which 17 members represent State and Division-level branches. The governance of the Society is formed by 10 Executive Committee members. 5 out of 10 members are retired professionals and who work full-time on voluntary basis, are responsible for providing guidance for making policy, and give directions and guidance in the implementation of the organization’s activities.
The structure of the National Headquarters (NHQ) consists of 13 Departments and 2 Unit. They are:
- Administrative Department
- Organizational Development Department
- First Aid and Safety Services Department
- Health Department
- Humanitarian Values and Communication Department
- Finance Department
- Disaster Management Department
- Partner Relations Department
- Resource Mobilization Department
- Human Resources Department
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management Department
- Restoring Family Links Department
- Internal Audit
- Operational Management Unit
- Information Management & Technology Unit
Leadership
| President: | Pro.Dr. Myo Nyunt |
|---|---|
| Vice President: | Dr. Tin Tin Lay |
| Executive Committee (Full-time): | Pro. Dr. Daw Mya Thu |
| Executive Committee (Full-time): | Pro.Dr.Yee Yee Tin |
| Executive Committee (Full-time): | Pro.Dr.Tin Maung Hlaing |
| Secretary General: | Pro. Dr. Htin Zaw Soe |
| Deputy Secretary General: | Dr. Daw Nyo Nyo Wint |
| Deputy Secretary General: | – |
| Partner Relations: | – |
| Director of Humanitarian Values and Communication: | Daw Shwe Sin Kyaw Soe |
| Dy Director of Disaster Management: | Daw Moe Thida Win |
| Director of Finance: | Daw Thin Thin Aung |
| Dy Director of First Aid and Safety Services: | U Myat Min Naing |
| Dy Director of Department of Health: | Dr. Myo Myint Aung |
| Director of Organizational Development: | Dr. Daw Lynn Lynn Thet |
| Director of Restoring Family Links: | – |
| Director Of Department of Admin: | U Myint Tun Han |
| Director of Logistics: | Daw Ei Ei Htwe |
| Director of Operational Management Unit | Daw Aye Aye Nyein |
| Director of Human Resources: | Daw Chang Minn Oo |
| Head Of Department of Resource Mobilization: | Daw May Sandar Myo |
| Head Of Information Management & Technology Unit: | U Nyein Chan Chan Naung Naung |
| Director Of Internal Audit: |
Organization Structure of Myanmar Red Cross Society
Networking Model for Branch Development
Fig: Networking Model for Branch DevelopmentState/Region Red Cross Supervisory Committee Administrative Structure
State/Region Supervisory Committees shall consist of the following (15) members:(a) Five Red Cross members representing the community
(b) Five departmental representatives from the Regional/State level
- Health Officer
- Social Welfare Officer
- Education Officer
- Disaster Management Officer
- One representative officer from General Administration Department
(c) Two representatives from State/Region civil society organizations whose activities are related to those of the Red Cross
(d) Two members from Red Cross Brigade
- State/Region Red Cross Brigade Officer
- Deputy State/Region Red Cross Brigade Officer
(e) One Red Cross Youth Committee member”)