Circular No. 32/2015/TT-BYT stipulates the criteria for the positions of Director and Deputy Director of the Department of Health under the People's Committee of provinces and centrally governed cities.

CIRCULAR

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Based on the Civil Servants Law 2008;

Pursuant to DecreeNo. Decree No. 24/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2010 of the Government on recruitment, utilization, and management of civil servants;toDecree No. 93/2010/NĐ-CP dated August 31, 2010 of the Government amending certain articles of Decree No. 24/2010/NĐ-CP dated March 15, 2010 of the Government on recruitment, utilization, and management of civil servants;"b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."Decree No. 2/2012/NĐ-CP dated April 18, 2012 of the Government on the structure and organization of ministries, ministerial-level agencies;on Based on Decree No. 63/2012/NĐ-CP dated October 1, 2012 of the Government on the organization of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, municipal people's committees directly under the central government;developmentDecree No. 24/2014/NĐ-CP dated April 4, 2014 of the Government on the organization of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, municipal people's committees directly under the central government;The Minister of Health issues this Circular to provide provisions on qualification standards for the positions of Director and Deputy Director of the Department of Health under provincial people's committees, municipal people's committees directly under the central government. Article 1. Qualification Standards for Moral Character 1. To have a spirit of patriotism, dedication to serving the people, firmness in the goal of national independence and socialism; to implement well with awareness and responsibility in defending the viewpoints, policies, and laws of the Party and State. Decree nNo. 2. To have a solid political stance, absolute loyalty to the Party, State, Homeland, and nation. Article 2. Qualification Standards for Professional Ethics 1. To be a model in ethics and lifestyle; to implement well democratic regulations at the agency or unit; to have the ability to unite the masses and internal solidarity.on 2. To be frugal, honest, impartial, not corrupt, and resolutely combat corruption; to practice thrift and oppose waste; to be truthful, not opportunistic, closely bonded with colleagues and the people, respect colleagues, and be trusted by colleagues.

Pursuant to DecreeNo. 36/2013. To have a sense of responsibility, dare to think, act, and take responsibility; to have a passion for learning, researching, innovating, and being dynamic to fulfill assigned tasks well."b) In addition to the lists of public services issued according to the provisions of Clause 2, Article 4 of this Decree, specialized agencies under provincial People's Committees shall report to the provincial People's Committee for decision-making on amending, supplementing, or issuing the list of public services funded by the state budget within their jurisdiction and consistent with the local budget capacity within the approved budget by the Provincial People's Assembly, and send it to the Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries and sectors for supervision during implementation."The Government promulgates the Decree stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Transport. h4. To implement office culture well, have high organizational discipline awareness, maintain administrative order and discipline., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP organizationsDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,Article 3. Qualification Standards for Knowledge1. To firmly grasp Marxist-Leninist theory and Ho Chi Minh Thought.

2. To firmly grasp the Party’s policies, viewpoints, and State’s policies and laws regarding health and related fields to apply them in health management and guidance at the local level. 33. To have professional expertise, deep knowledge of management practices, and experience in organizing and managing health activities at the local level.June 2024;, 201212Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,4. To understand the political, economic, cultural, social, national defense, and security situation of the locality, the country, and other countries in the region and worldwide.udefining functions, tasks, regulationsonThe Director of the Office, Heads of Payment Department, Heads of units under the State Bank of Vietnam; credit institutions, foreign bank branches, payment switching organizations, electronic transaction settlement organizations are responsible for implementing this Circular.of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Home Affairsu t, amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP transmission within the scope of payment of the health insurance fund.

Pursuant to DecreeNo. Article 4. Qualification Standards for Competence and Work ExperienceJune 2024;1. Director of the Department of HealthDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,a PrimeDeputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies, a) To have leadership and management capabilities, effectively implement the Party’s policies and State’s laws on health work at the local level, and have financial, human resource, and infrastructure management capabilities; The VIOLATION For power plants invested under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, n is determined according to the operational period of the power plant stipulated in the BOT contract.b) To have forecasting, strategic thinking, development orientation, and practical summarization capabilities;No. - Government Portal; Official Gazette;

At the proposal of the Department,Deputy ministers of ministerial-level agencies,This Circular stipulates general conduct rules, conduct while performing inspection tasks, handling complaints and reports, preventing and combating corruption in the inspection sector, and conducting citizen reception work., amended and supplemented by Decree No. 109/2025/NĐ-CP and Decree No. 193/2025/NĐ-CP c) To have policy-making, law-building, planning, and development proposal capabilities for approval by competent authorities;For power plants invested under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, n is determined according to the operational period of the power plant stipulated in the BOT contract. d) To have research, project leadership, initiative proposal, management method, and implementation capability of Party policies, State laws, and local regulations concerning health work in local conditions;

e) To have at least two years of experience in the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Health or Director of public health service units at the central, provincial, or district levels, or as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, or as Secretary or Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level. For those in charge or deputy heads of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, or Secretaries or Chairmen of the People's Committee at the district level, they must meet the professional qualifications in health. 2. Deputy Director of the Department of Health a) To have leadership and management capabilities, effectively implement the Party’s policies and State’s laws on health work at the local level, and have management capabilities in the assigned field;No.d) To have research, project leadership, and initiative proposal capabilities for management methods and implementation of Party policies, State laws, and local regulations concerning health work in local conditions;in e) To have at least three years of experience in the position of Head of Department within the Department of Health, or Director or Deputy Director of public health service units at the central, provincial, or district levels, or as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, or as Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Chairman, or Deputy Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level. For those in charge or deputy heads of specialized agencies under provincial people's committees, or Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, Chairmen, or Deputy Chairmen of the People's Committee at the district level, they must meet the professional qualifications in health. DECREES:y baFor power plants invested under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, n is determined according to the operational period of the power plant stipulated in the BOT contract. a) To have postgraduate qualifications in medicine, pharmacy, public health, or healthcare management; preference given to those who graduated in medicine; b) Currently holding the rank of Senior Specialist or equivalent;

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c) Graduated from advanced political theory training programs, senior administrative management training programs; completed certification in healthcare management training for department directors; affecting many people, both inside and outside the Army or enforcement actions involving foreign elements;

d) Proficient in at least one common foreign language: English, Russian, French, German, Chinese, or higher intermediate level; for provinces with a majority of ethnic minorities, proficiency in ethnic minority languages may substitute;

e) To have computer skills to apply information technology in management, operation, and professional work.

Articleona) To have postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields: medicine, pharmacy, or another relevant field suitable for the assigned area of work.rime Minister cArticle 3. Functions, duties, powers of Management Boards and duties, powers of the Chairperson, Vice Chairperson (if any), Secretary, and Members of Management Boardson morality, lifestyleNo.ãNo.energy

1. Setting a good example in morality and lifestyle; effectively implementing democratic regulations within the agency or unit; having the ability to unite the masses and internal solidarity.

2. Being thrifty, honest, impartial; not engaging in corruption and firmly combating corruption; practicing thrift and opposing waste; being truthful, not opportunistic, closely bonded with colleagues and the people, respecting colleagues, and trusted by them.

3. Having a sense of responsibility, daring to think, act, and take responsibility, and having a passion for learning, researching, innovating, and being dynamic to fulfill assigned tasks well.

4. Effectively implementing office culture, having a high sense of organizational discipline to maintain administrative order and discipline.

ArticleonChapter 3. Standardsrime Minister cFor power plants invested under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model, n is determined according to the operational period of the power plant stipulated in the BOT contract. regarding knowledge

1. Mastering Marxist-Leninist theory and Ho Chi Minh's thought.

2. Mastering the Party's policies and guidelines, state policies and laws on health and related fields to apply them in health management and leadership at the local level.

3. Possessing professional qualifications, having deep expertise in management practices, and having experience in organizing and managing health activities at the local level.

4. Understanding the political, economic, cultural, social, national defense, and security situation of the locality, the country, and other countries in the region and worldwide.

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SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Article 4. Standards for Competence and Work Experience

1. Director of the Department of Health

a) Having leadership and management capabilities, effectively implementing the Party’s policies and the State’s laws on health work at the local level, and having financial, human resource, and infrastructure management skills;

b) Having forecasting, strategic thinking, development orientation, and practical summarization abilities;

c) Having advisory and policy-making capabilities, including planning and developing health policies at the local level for approval by competent authorities;

d) Having research capabilities, leading projects, proposing initiatives, solutions, and management methods, and implementing the Party’s policies, State laws, and local regulations and Ministry of Health directives on health work under local conditions;

đ) Having organizational and operational capabilities for health sector activities; coordinating with relevant levels, agencies, organizations, and individuals to effectively perform assigned tasks;

e) Having served in the position of Deputy Director of the Department of Health or Director of central, provincial, or district-level public health institutions, or as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under the People's Committee at the provincial level, or as Secretary or Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level for at least two years. For those serving as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under the People's Committee at the provincial level, or as Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Chairman, or Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level, they must meet the professional standards in health.

2. Deputy Director of the Department of Health

a) Having leadership and management capabilities, effectively implementing the Party’s policies and the State’s laws on health work at the local level, and having management skills in the assigned field;

b) Having forecasting, strategic thinking, development orientation, and practical summarization abilities;

c) Having advisory and policy-making capabilities, including planning and developing health policies at the local level for approval by competent authorities;

d) Having research capabilities, leading or participating in projects, proposing initiatives, solutions, and management methods, and implementing the Party’s policies, State laws, and local regulations and Ministry of Health directives on health work under local conditions;

đ) Having organizational and operational capabilities for health sector activities; coordinating with relevant levels, agencies, organizations, and individuals to effectively perform assigned tasks;

e) Having served in the position of Head of a Department under the Department of Health, or Director or Deputy Director of central, provincial, or district-level public health institutions, or as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under the People's Committee at the provincial level, or as Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Chairman, or Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level for at least three years. For those serving as head or deputy head of specialized agencies under the People's Committee at the provincial level, or as Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Chairman, or Vice-Chairman of the People's Committee at the district level, they must meet the professional standards in health.

Article 5. Regarding Qualifications

1. Director of the Department of Health

a) Having postgraduate qualifications in medicine, pharmacy, public health, or healthcare management; preference given to those who have graduated in medicine;

b) Currently holding the rank of Senior Specialist or equivalent;

c) Graduating from advanced political theory training programs, senior civil service management training programs; possessing certificates for completing training and upgrading programs on healthcare management for department directors;

d) Proficient in at least one common foreign language: English, Russian, French, German, Chinese, at least intermediate level; for provinces with a majority ethnic minority population, this can be substituted by the ethnic minority language;

đ) Having computer proficiency for application in management, operation, and professional work.

2. Deputy Director of the Department of Health

a) Having postgraduate qualifications in one of the following fields: medicine, pharmacy, or another relevant field suitable for the assigned work area;

b) Currently holding the rank of Senior Specialist or equivalent;

c) Completion of advanced political theory training programs, state administrative management training programs at the level of Senior Specialist or higher; holding a certificate of completion of health management training programs for provincial Health Department leaders or a certificate of completion of population and family planning business training programs for Deputy Directors of the Provincial Health Departments responsible for population and family planning;

d) Proficiency in at least one common foreign language: English, Russian, French, German, Chinese at a minimum level of Elementary Level 3 or higher; for provinces with a majority of ethnic minority populations, proficiency in the ethnic minority language may be substituted;

đ) Having computer proficiency for application in management, operation, and professional work.

Article 6. Other criteria

1. Possessing sufficient health to work effectively, meeting the requirements and tasks assigned.

2. The age limit for initial appointment to the positions of Director and Deputy Director of the Provincial Health Department shall not exceed fifty-five years old for males and fifty years old for females.

3. In special cases, the decision shall be made by the competent authority upon consideration.

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Article 7. Effective Date

1. This Circular takes effect from December 2, 2015.

2. Decision No. 587/BYT/QD dated July 23, 1994 of the Minister of Health on the professional standards of Provincial Health Department Directors and Deputy Directors of centrally governed cities shall cease to be effective from the date this Circular takes effect.

Article 8. Responsibility for Implementation

Chairmen of People's Committees of centrally governed cities, Directors of Provincial Health Departments of centrally governed cities, Heads of the Cadre Organization Department of the Ministry of Health, and relevant organizations and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.