Expert on Public Health (Local)

The Asian Management and Development Institute (AMDI) is a science and technology organization with the mission of providing research, training and consulting services as a leading management science institution in Vietnam. At present, AMDI is implementing training, consulting and researching projects in the fields of organization management, tourism, trade, agriculture, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We are seeking a high-qualified Vietnamese national for the following vacancy:

Expert on Public Health (Local)

Job description:

The incumbent will work closely with a team (both international and national) over the period of 3 years, tentatively from January 2015 to carry out the following activities:

  • Drafting and publication of policy-oriented research and study;
  • Fielding of international technical assistance;
  • Exchange of best practices, expertise, know-how & lessons learned between Vietnam and the EU;
  • Organisation of meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences;
  • Organisation of training for officials and medical staff;
  • Development and implementation of a communication and visibility plan for the EU support to the health sector in Vietnam.

The specific duties of the incumbent include but not limited to the following:

  • Keep a constant contact with the partner institutions
  • Making sure that the support provided fits well within the evolving health sector policy agenda.
  • Assist the other key experts in understanding better the context of Vietnam, and help them to access relevant information

Requirements:

Qualifications and skills

  • Master degree in public health, social science, or equivalent;
  • Sound knowledge of the health sector policy agenda in Vietnam;
  • Good knowledge of the health system in Vietnam;
  • Fluent in English and Vietnamese.

General professional experience

  • At least 10 years of experience in ODA project implementation.

Specific professional experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the health sector at decentralized and central level in Vietnam; 
  • Proven knowledge and experience of EU project management procedures would be an asset.

Benefits:

  • Salary is negotiated. Other benefits and promotion are applied following the rules and regulations.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative, independent and highly responsible environment.

Application:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a CV in English to the following email address: [email protected] with the subject title “Application for Expert on public health” no later than August 31, 2014. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

For further information, please contact:

Nguyen Ngoc Tu (Mr)
The Asian Management and Development Institute,
Address: The 1st floor, VAS Building, My Dinh I, Tu Liem, Ha Noi
Tel :  046.287.2666 

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
AMDI
Application Deadline: 
Sun, 2014-08-31