JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
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About Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD)
The Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD), established in 1998, is a science and technology organization under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA). The RTCCD conducts research, develops community intervention projects, provides capacity building training and supports policy development in the areas of maternal and child health, early childhood development, non-communicable disease prevention and social work. (https://rtccd.org.vn [2])
Position: 01 MEDICAL DOCTOR
Project: Enabling Mountainous and Rural Children from Five Provinces in Vietnam to Grow and Thrive (Short name: EM-THRIVE)
Employment Type: Full-time, Long-term Contract
Report to/under supervision of: Project Coordinator & Project Director
Background
The EM-THRIVE Project is Phase 4 of the Early Journey of Life Project (2014 – 2023) (https://ejol.vn// [3]). EJOL is a parenting education program focusing on the first 1000 days of the child’s life (from pregnancy to 24 months of age), promoting maternal physical and mental health and child development, and positive parenting skills through behavior-change training classes.
The EM-THRIVE Project will run for three years in 5 provinces of Ha Giang, Soc Trang, Quang Ninh, Binh Thuan and Can Tho. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Provincial TV Stations, the project will adapt parenting education materials and videos from EJOL training programs into local dialects for pregnant women, parents of children from 0 to 5 and expand the training program’s reach to Hmong, Khmer in Ha Giang and Soc Trang. In addition, EM-THRIVE will integrate its implementation with the national immunization program across all communes in the three provinces of Quang Ninh, Binh Thuan, and Can Tho City.
Job Description
The Medical doctor will work as a Medical Officer will play a pivotal role in providing technical content feedback, training, supervision, and reporting. Key responsibilities include:
- Audit Intervention Materials: Review intervention materials through a medical lens to ensure accuracy.
- Training Delivery: Conduct training sessions for provincial and communal health workers on early childhood development and reproductive healthcare.
- First Aid Training: Provide First Aid training and coaching to health workers and parents.
- Supervision and Support: Supervise and offer technical support to local health workers during project implementation.
- Data Collection: Gather simple data to support the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) officer in reporting.
- Financial Support: Assist in the financial distribution and receipt collection process to aid the accountant in completing financial paperwork.
- In addition, the medical doctor will have the opportunity to collaborate with the psychology team and the non-communicable diseases team in child assessments and kindergarten teacher training.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Nationality: Vietnamese
- Qualification: Medical degree, preferably as a general doctor or pediatrician.
- Fluently in English (spoken and written).
- Strong teamwork, work independently, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and travel to project sites across provinces.
Salary and benefits
- Dynamic and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for capacity-building activities
- Access to international events (short courses, workshops) both in person and virtually.
- Advantageous environment for English practice.
- Salary and effective bonus policies (negotiate based on qualifications).
- Annual leaves in accordance with state regulations.
How to apply
Interested candidates should complete the application form via the link provided and submit it ASAP:
Alternatively, applicants can send the Letter of Interest, CV, relevant certificates and expected gross salary to the email address: office@rtccd.org.vn
Please include “Application for Medical Doctor” in the email subject line.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contact for an interview, which will be conducted in English
Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Candidates with strong qualifications and experience may be interviewed as soon as their applications are received, even before the application deadline.
Deadline for submission: 20 Feb 2025