VN039 National consultant to support the introduction of telemedicine at primary care level in Viet Nam and technical advice to MOH in strengthening the health information systems

Background

Vietnam has successfully contained the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020; however, the country has been facing the 4th wave since April 2021 with number of infected cases increased daily and rapidly. A number of cities, locations, industrial zones, hospitals, across the country, have been put under social distancing measures while COVID-19 vaccine deployment has been very limited. The government of Viet Nam, the health sector and related actors, are working hard to supress the pandemic trajectory while trying to keep the disruption on economic, health and other vital living activities to a minimum. In this context, effective preparation and enhancement of the capacity of health service delivery system to meet the essential health care needs of population is important.

Recognizing the initiatives and efforts from the Government in ensuring access to essential services, including COVID-related services during the pandemic, since beginning of 2021, WHO has provided technical support to Ha Noi Medical University in developing the draft Guidelines on provision of telemedicine for primary care providers. The next step is to work with the MOH to finalise the Guidelines and introduce the Guidelines to health care staff working at district and commune levels. In addition, the MOH is planning to review the implementation of the health information system plan (2014-2020) in preparation for the next plan and strengthen its civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS), including introduction of International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health

Address for applications:
Administrative Officer
World Health Organization
UN Building, 304 Kim Ma Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam
Or by email at: wpvnmapplicants@who.int

Note: applicants should indicate vacancy notice number and title of position in the email subject