Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BNV Issuing the job titles and code numbers for midwife staff grades

✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 06/2011/TT-BNV of the Ministry of Home Affairs issuing job titles and code numbers for midwife staff grades, replacing the old job title of female midwife.

Key points

Midwife staff are classified into 5 grades: Senior Midwife (code number 16.294), Midwife (code number 16.295), College Midwife (code number 16.296), Intermediate Midwife (code number 16.297) and Basic Midwife (code number 16.298).
The job titles and code numbers for midwife staff grades prescribed in this Circular serve as the basis for the Ministry of Health to issue vocational standards.
Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-BNV on job titles and code numbers for female midwife staff grades has been abolished.
This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

🌐 Social impact of this document

Positive impact: Ensuring fairness and clarity in classifying midwife staff, providing a basis for evaluation and improvement of professional competence.
Negative impact: Time is required for healthcare units to adjust and implement the new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What grades are midwife staff classified into?

Midwife staff are classified into 5 grades: Senior Midwife (code number 16.294), Midwife (code number 16.295), College Midwife (code number 16.296), Intermediate Midwife (code number 16.297) and Basic Midwife (code number 16.298).

What is the purpose of the job titles and code numbers for midwife staff grades prescribed in this Circular?

The job titles and code numbers for midwife staff grades prescribed in this Circular serve as the basis for the Ministry of Health to issue vocational standards.

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

Have the old job titles and code numbers for female midwife staff grades been abolished?

Yes, Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-BNV on job titles and code numbers for female midwife staff grades has been abolished.

Which agencies are responsible for implementing this Circular?

The Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of government-affiliated agencies, Chairpersons of provincial People's Committees under central cities are responsible for implementing the provisions of this Circular.

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CIRCULAR

Issuing titles and codes for midwife categories

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Pursuant to Decree No. 48/2008/NĐ-CP dated April 17, 2008, issued by the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairs;

At the request of the Minister of Health in Circular No. 8352/BYT-TCCB dated December 3, 2010 regarding the supplementation and amendment of titles and codes for midwife categories;

The Ministry of Home Affairs issues titles and codes for midwife categories, specifically as follows:

Article 1. Issuing titles and codes for midwife categories, including:

1. Senior Midwife &

2. Midwifery - Code number: 16.295

3. Associate Degree Midwifery &

4. Mid-level Obstetrician - Code number: 16.297

5. Entry-level Obstetrician - Code number: 16.298

Article 2. The titles and code numbers of the obstetrician staff grades prescribed in this Circular shall serve as the basis for the Ministry of Health to issue the vocational standards for the obstetrician staff grades.

Article 3. This Circular shall take effect 45 days from the date of issuance.

Article 4. Abolish the provisions on the titles and code numbers of the female obstetrician staff grades as stipulated in Decision No. 78/2004/QĐ-BNV dated November 3, 2004 of the Minister of Home Affairs on issuing the list of civil service grades and staff grades, including:

1. Senior Female Obstetrician - Code number: 16.123

2. Principal Female Obstetrician - Code number: 16.124

3. Female Obstetrician - Code number: 16.125

Article 5. Ministers, Heads of ministerial-level agencies, Heads of agencies under the Government, Chairpersons of People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities are responsible for implementing the provisions of this Circular./.